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SH59 VHT

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,735 mi
Last recorded59,735 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 VHT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,735 miles

both rear tyres perished between treads

front subframe corroded

high handbrake travel

Pass 4 Aug 2025 56,404 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,012 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 52,009 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 48,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 44,297 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 40,127 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 40,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 38,557 miles

Front exhaust corroded and signs of wear

Pass 12 Aug 2019 33,636 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 31,307 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 27,410 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 24,571 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 21,392 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 15,688 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 15,318 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 11,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VHT is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

SH59 VHT is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is SH59 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 VHT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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