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WG58 HVJ

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,361 mi
Last recorded113,361 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG58 HVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 113,361 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 113,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2025 107,838 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 107,838 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 101,357 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 94,266 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 94,245 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,063 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,024 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 77,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 91W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 72,115 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,811 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 66,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 53,034 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 45,284 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,981 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 32,274 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 26,520 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 21,012 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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WG58 HVJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG58 HVJ, 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 WG58 HVJ registered?

WG58 HVJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 February 2009.

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