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SW58 UWZ

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,743 mi
Last recorded72,743 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 72,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 68,600 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,075 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 58,055 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,232 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 53,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 53,368 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 51,340 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,518 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 30,633 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 30,627 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 19,341 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 19,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 15,506 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 UWZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SW58 UWZ, 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 SW58 UWZ?

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What year was SW58 UWZ registered?

SW58 UWZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 January 2009.

Is SW58 UWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW58 UWZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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