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ST58 HRU

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

82,536 mi
Last recorded82,536 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 HRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 82,536 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm ()

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 78,084 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 78,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 71,607 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hangers broken/ corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 71,607 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective hangers broken/ corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,106 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 66,082 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,047 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hangers corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 63,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective hangers corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 61,059 miles

Exhaust front flex pipe slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Jan 2020 58,980 miles

Nearside Front foglight inoperative

exhaust flexi weak

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 58,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foglight inoperative

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi weak

Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,988 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2018 50,671 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2018 50,671 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 48,276 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 48,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 44,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no.tread.inner.edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre.run.flat.damage.inner.wall.&.nail.in.tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no.tread.inner.edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 39,026 miles

o/s/r tyre thread has small cut, dosen't show the cord.

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2015 39,026 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre thread has small cut, dosen't show the cord.

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 34,661 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 34,661 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 28,756 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 28,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 23,042 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 23,042 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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ST58 HRU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ST58 HRU, 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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ST58 HRU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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