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WF59 DZL

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,464 mi
Last recorded57,464 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 DZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 57,464 miles

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

Radiator lower mounting bracket heavily corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 57,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 57,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,418 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 51,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 50,379 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,345 miles

Front brake pads have approx. 6000 miles left

Nearside Rear wheel slight damage on outer rim

Pass 9 Oct 2017 44,114 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged on outer edge (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 44,114 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged on outer edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,734 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,527 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,015 miles

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

o/s/f & both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 27,075 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 27,075 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,577 miles

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

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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WF59 DZL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF59 DZL, 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 WF59 DZL registered?

WF59 DZL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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