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WG59 DRZ

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,028 mi
Last recorded122,028 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 DRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 122,028 miles

nearside front inner cv boot is perished

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge 205/50r17

offside front fog light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2025 118,611 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 118,609 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape 205/50r17

Pass 9 Jan 2024 114,429 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 108,730 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 102,640 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,634 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 90,216 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 88,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system orroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,418 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 55,194 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 53,758 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,059 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,956 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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WG59 DRZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WG59 DRZ, 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 WG59 DRZ registered?

WG59 DRZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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