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WV59 UYW

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,801 mi
Last recorded171,801 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 UYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 171,801 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 169,558 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 161,021 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All* (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 155,006 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2022 155,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 148,720 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 138,069 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 129,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 129,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 120,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator support member corroded

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2018 120,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

radiator support member corroded

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2017 113,113 miles

Engine top cover fitted

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic covers fitted underneath

Rear discs corroded and worn

engine under covers fitted

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 113,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine top cover fitted

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic covers fitted underneath

Rear discs corroded and worn

engine under covers fitted

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 107,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 107,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,329 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 79,280 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 50,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,376 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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WV59 UYW is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV59 UYW, 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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WV59 UYW is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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