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SH59 UZU

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,353 mi
Last recorded136,353 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 UZU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 136,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 125,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2023 125,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 107,359 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 107,176 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 99,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 99,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 97,081 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 97,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,545 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 88,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,777 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,644 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,885 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 69,885 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)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise ref emissions test no acceleration de-tected reading k=0.02 1/m

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,870 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,012 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 UZU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH59 UZU, 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 SH59 UZU registered?

SH59 UZU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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