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SL59 EZD

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,923 mi
Last recorded40,923 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 EZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 40,923 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 38,487 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 36,548 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 34,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 32,408 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 31,121 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 30,036 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 28,088 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge / perished

Pass 29 Aug 2017 25,386 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,295 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,110 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 21,108 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 18,245 miles

both front tyres on limit also perished

Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,041 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 10,182 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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SL59 EZD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SL59 EZD, 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

How do I check the history of SL59 EZD?

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What year was SL59 EZD registered?

SL59 EZD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is SL59 EZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 EZD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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