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ST59 MWY

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,835 mi
Last recorded35,835 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 35,835 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 33,022 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 33,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 31,666 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 30,410 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 30,409 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 29,197 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 29,196 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,568 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 28,567 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 27,980 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 27,005 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 27,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Inner tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 Nov 2017 25,947 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 25,947 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 24,316 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 21,290 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 18,757 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 15,455 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 15,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 11,266 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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ST59 MWY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST59 MWY, 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 ST59 MWY registered?

ST59 MWY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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The MOT history for ST59 MWY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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