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PE59 HJJ

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,136 mi
Last recorded151,136 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 HJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 151,136 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2026 151,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 146,590 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2025 146,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 142,737 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 137,170 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 137,168 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 132,874 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 132,856 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 129,212 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 129,083 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2020 125,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 122,219 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 120,455 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 119,951 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 109,836 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 109,835 miles

Centre Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyres tread depth 1.0mm and worn edge tread depth 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyres tread depth 1.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyres tread depth 1.0mm and worn edge tread depth 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,908 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 91,908 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 77,427 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,752 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,145 miles

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

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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PE59 HJJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PE59 HJJ, 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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PE59 HJJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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