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MK59 JBU

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,757 mi
Last recorded46,757 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 JBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 46,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 46,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 37,661 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 37,661 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 30,589 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 25,300 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 25,300 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 25,175 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 25,042 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 24,943 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 24,709 miles

Nearside Rear cuts in tyre no cords exposed

Offside Rear cuts in tyre no cords exposed

Pass 14 Sep 2017 24,380 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 24,380 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,834 miles

Nearside Rear cracking side walls and between tread however no exposed cords

Offside Rear cracking side walls however no exposed cords.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 23,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily curbed tyres however no exposed cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear cracking side walls and between tread however no exposed cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily curbed tyres however no exposed cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear cracking side walls however no exposed cords.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,848 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 21,082 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2013 17,847 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 17,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,499 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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MK59 JBU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK59 JBU, 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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MK59 JBU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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