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HV59 PHJ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

109,129 mi
Last recorded109,129 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 PHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 109,129 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror indicator lens damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

aux belt tensioner worn

coolant level low

registration bulb dim but operative

Fail 16 Sep 2025 109,099 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S INNER C/V BOOTS SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 93,703 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 93,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 87,608 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 87,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2017 86,381 miles

Offside Front inner cv boot damaged but preventing dirt ingress

Offside Front inner wall has abnormal wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

coolant low

diesel smoke test low imitter no print out

Fail 13 Oct 2017 86,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front inner cv boot damaged but preventing dirt ingress

Offside Front inner wall has abnormal wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

coolant low

diesel smoke test low imitter no print out

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,398 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 75,398 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,881 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 54,881 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 48,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,213 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 42,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,302 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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HV59 PHJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2009 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 73,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV59 PHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV59 PHJ registered?

HV59 PHJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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