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SJ59 SXW

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,914 mi
Last recorded100,914 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 SXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 100,914 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 98,479 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 82,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/f brake disc shield snapped

Pass 23 Dec 2020 77,952 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 72,390 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 62,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 55,653 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 54,085 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 54,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,076 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 46,684 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 39,582 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,865 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,312 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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SJ59 SXW is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 SJ59 SXW, 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 SJ59 SXW registered?

SJ59 SXW is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for SJ59 SXW 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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