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SY59 SVO

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,609 mi
Last recorded155,609 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 SVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 155,609 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 151,456 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 147,986 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 143,128 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 143,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 135,953 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 127,203 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 118,641 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 110,000 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,950 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 85,481 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 85,479 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking under wing (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall slightly perished

Rear rubber mounting split but exhaust still secure

Fail 3 Jul 2015 79,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,425 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 76,453 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 76,452 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,309 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,417 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 46,171 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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SY59 SVO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 SY59 SVO, 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 SY59 SVO registered?

SY59 SVO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SY59 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 SVO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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