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SH59 EWT

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,234 mi
Last recorded120,234 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 EWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 120,234 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 114,572 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 104,820 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 102,829 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 102,798 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension.

Pass 18 May 2022 95,938 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 86,355 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 77,606 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 68,280 miles

Surface corrosion on vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2018 66,587 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 66,583 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning rear high level stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,738 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 59,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn nearly to ply on inner shoulder(205/50W17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn nearly to ply on inner shoulder(205/50W17) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2016 52,669 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,047 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 34,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 19,884 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,453 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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SH59 EWT is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SH59 EWT, 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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SH59 EWT is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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