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WU59 NYF

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,291 mi
Last recorded91,291 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 NYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 91,291 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 88,466 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 88,466 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 85,478 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 82,762 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 80,502 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread feathered on inside edge.

Pass 1 May 2021 76,443 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 73,105 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 66,695 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2018 59,771 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 59,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,478 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

item on windscreen ABOVE 40mm limit BUT NOT seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,637 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 48,637 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked and perrished on sidewalls also 3mm

Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,190 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to the treads

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2015 39,190 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front side marker not working.

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to the treads

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,562 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 32,561 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,504 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,275 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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WU59 NYF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 WU59 NYF, 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 WU59 NYF registered?

WU59 NYF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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