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SH59 UZD

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,654 mi
Last recorded159,654 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 UZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 159,654 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 159,415 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 140,591 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 140,442 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 116,324 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 97,335 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 85,990 miles

slight roughness on both front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Nov 2018 85,983 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

slight roughness on both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Nov 2017 76,398 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 76,398 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,666 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,067 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 44,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 33,444 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 33,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 9 Nov 2012 24,361 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 UZD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH59 UZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH59 UZD registered?

SH59 UZD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is SH59 UZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 UZD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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