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MT59 PYJ

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,338 mi
Last recorded97,338 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 PYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 97,338 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 96,677 miles

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

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

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

Rear hand brake travel close to limit

Pass 31 May 2024 95,676 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 94,252 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 94,244 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 93,076 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 92,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 90,992 miles

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 88,601 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,675 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 75,582 miles

front tyres worn and perished

Pass 29 Jun 2015 69,229 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 69,228 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,281 miles

ADVISE- FRONT PADS NEAR LIMIT

ADVISE- N/S/FRONT TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

ADVISE- N/S/REAR TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

ADVISE- O/S/FRONT TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

ADVISE- O/S/REAR TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,241 miles

ADVISE- NAIL IN O/S/REAR TYRE

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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MT59 PYJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MT59 PYJ, 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 MT59 PYJ registered?

MT59 PYJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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