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WJ59 EHO

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,372 mi
Last recorded52,372 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 EHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 52,372 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel addative tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and pads getting low (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2025 47,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 47,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 43,711 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel addative tank leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2023 41,194 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fuel addative tank leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2022 38,601 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 38,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 33,648 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2019 31,091 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 31,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 May 2018 28,164 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 25,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 22,537 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 22,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 20,314 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 17,607 miles

o/s/f & o/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls

Fail 12 May 2014 17,606 miles

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

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

o/s/f & o/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2013 15,031 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 15 Aug 2012 13,062 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 13,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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WJ59 EHO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WJ59 EHO, 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 WJ59 EHO registered?

WJ59 EHO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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