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HY59 WDN

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,186 mi
Last recorded119,186 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 WDN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 119,186 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 112,005 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 108,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 104,480 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 104,448 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp aim @ maximum - adjuster seized

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,861 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 98,861 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight aim very dim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,826 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2019 86,113 miles

both front lower arm bush weak (rearmost)

Pass 20 Oct 2018 79,099 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 71,039 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 57,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,199 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,338 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2012 43,776 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WDN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc 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 WDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY59 WDN registered?

HY59 WDN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HY59 WDN 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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