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MX59 SWV

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

138,900 mi
Last recorded138,900 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 SWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 138,900 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 131,578 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 117,375 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 104,067 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 104,067 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 90,606 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 78,085 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,355 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 56,097 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

wishbone bushs split

Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,765 miles

Nearside Rear slight cracking on inner sidewall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,765 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 43,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,301 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,666 miles

All 4 tyre sidewalls perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 16,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MX59 SWV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MX59 SWV, 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 MX59 SWV registered?

MX59 SWV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is MX59 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX59 SWV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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