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WF59 NVG

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,904 mi
Last recorded115,904 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 NVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 115,904 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 111,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on limit (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 105,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Cords Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 105,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Cords Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 99,053 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Body To Axle Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 99,052 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Most Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 99,047 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Most Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,806 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 93,806 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 88,496 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 84,019 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 84,019 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 78,007 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,005 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 60,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 51,849 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,286 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 44,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,449 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,635 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 28,635 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,584 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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WF59 NVG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WF59 NVG, 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

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What year was WF59 NVG registered?

WF59 NVG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is WF59 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF59 NVG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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