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SW58 UKX

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,359 mi
Last recorded107,359 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 UKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 107,359 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 107,359 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 96,782 miles

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 5 Feb 2024 84,679 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 79,833 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 79,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 74,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 55,621 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 55,037 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 55,037 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 53,856 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,017 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 52,016 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,814 miles

exhaust back-box corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2015 38,471 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 36,734 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 24,888 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 18,804 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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SW58 UKX is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SW58 UKX, 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 SW58 UKX registered?

SW58 UKX is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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