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HY59 UJD

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,874 mi
Last recorded73,874 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 UJD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,874 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 73,874 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 69,795 miles

Handbrake lever travels high.

Pass 11 Aug 2023 65,122 miles

Parking brake travel high

Fail 11 Aug 2023 65,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake travel high

Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge advise 4 wheel alinement (5.2.3 (e))

advise park brake check adjust slightly excessive travel

Fail 10 Aug 2022 60,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge advise 4 wheel alinement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise park brake check adjust slightly excessive travel

Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,530 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,340 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,258 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 43,245 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 34,273 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged & worn on inner edge

Offside Rear 3mm + inner sidewall cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,552 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm.

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,711 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,086 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,717 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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HY59 UJD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY59 UJD, 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 HY59 UJD registered?

HY59 UJD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is HY59 UJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 UJD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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