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ST59 EBG

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,427 mi
Last recorded171,427 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 EBG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 171,427 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 155,243 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 152,637 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 152,521 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 146,325 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 140,010 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 139,821 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 122,411 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 114,652 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 105,876 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 95,398 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,426 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,832 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,221 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,676 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,359 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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ST59 EBG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ST59 EBG, 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 ST59 EBG?

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What year was ST59 EBG registered?

ST59 EBG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is ST59 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 EBG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST59 EBG have outstanding finance?

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