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SJ59 SYF

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,978 mi
Last recorded97,978 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 SYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 97,978 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 97,978 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 92,580 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,875 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 84,875 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 78,855 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 71,910 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,324 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,853 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 59,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,222 miles

Front lower radiator mounting corroded slightly

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 58,222 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front lower radiator mounting corroded slightly

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,262 miles

Front lower cross member corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 36,480 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,274 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,043 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Oct 2013 22,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,312 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 19,154 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 SYF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

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

Is SJ59 SYF safe to buy?

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