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SV59 EXE

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,657 mi
Last recorded92,657 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 EXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 92,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 90,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front DRL inop

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 89,596 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 89,593 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 87,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 83,326 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 83,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 81,526 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 79,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline + nailed tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 79,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached alloy upper mounting broken/fractured (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline + nailed tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 77,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 77,782 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,409 miles

Rear tyres inside

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,130 miles

Rear both tyres inside edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,761 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 57,761 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 45,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,380 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,470 miles

o/s/f alloy wheel buckled

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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SV59 EXE is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV59 EXE, 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 SV59 EXE registered?

SV59 EXE is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is SV59 EXE safe to buy?

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