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WR59 DVJ

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,312 mi
Last recorded127,312 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 DVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 127,312 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 127,312 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil over filled tried to pick up (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light on engine oil over filled

Pass 9 Sep 2024 119,655 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 112,999 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2023 112,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 107,766 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 107,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge

Pass 21 Oct 2021 100,962 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 100,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre bold inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2020 85,077 miles

x2 front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Oct 2020 85,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

x2 front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2019 80,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,715 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,002 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 58,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,711 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 42,220 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 42,220 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 34,508 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 22,068 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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WR59 DVJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc 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 WR59 DVJ, 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 WR59 DVJ registered?

WR59 DVJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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