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WG59 HLW

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,316 mi
Last recorded47,316 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 47,316 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 40,243 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 40,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2024 34,084 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 34,065 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 30,414 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 22,546 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 22,546 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 15,600 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 13,332 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 11,968 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 11,584 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 9,439 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 7,084 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 3,590 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 2,450 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 2,422 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 HLW is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HLW, 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 WG59 HLW registered?

WG59 HLW is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is WG59 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG59 HLW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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