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MJ59 WYU

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,696 mi
Last recorded171,696 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 WYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 171,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 165,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 161,157 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 157,670 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 157,670 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 153,270 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 147,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 142,088 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2020 142,088 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 139,714 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 136,639 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 132,647 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 132,610 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 125,888 miles

both rear tyres tread distorted

Fail 14 Jul 2015 118,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 118,328 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 118,320 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2013 92,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 73,066 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 73,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MJ59 WYU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ59 WYU, 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 MJ59 WYU registered?

MJ59 WYU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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