VOLVO S40 WJ59VBD has 21 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2009 VOLVO S40 has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 170,643 miles 10 months ago on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 09:46.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Monday 2nd November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

WJ59VBD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 2026170,643 MI
PASSED18TH JULY 202419TH JULY 2025166,671 MI
PASSED13TH JULY 202319TH JULY 2024163,483 MI
PASSED13TH JULY 202219TH JULY 2023157,904 MI
FAILED13TH JULY 2022157,902 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Deflated, Recommend Inspecting For Internal Damage
PASSED15TH JULY 202119TH JULY 2022149,470 MI
FAILED15TH JULY 2021149,470 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED20TH JULY 202019TH JULY 2021146,557 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
FAILED20TH JULY 2020146,557 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Devoid Of Pattern On Inside Shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED8TH APRIL 20199TH OCTOBER 2020132,302 MI
FAILED8TH APRIL 2019132,302 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED9TH APRIL 20189TH APRIL 2019118,289 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED6TH APRIL 2018118,280 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED8TH APRIL 20179TH APRIL 2018106,907 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Has A Failed Injector Seal .
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED7TH APRIL 20169TH APRIL 201797,064 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Rack End Has Slight Play
PASSED9TH APRIL 20159TH APRIL 201687,690 MI
FAILED9TH APRIL 201587,690 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Inner Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Cut On O/s/f Inner Tyre Not Through To Cords
PASSED10TH APRIL 20149TH APRIL 201575,324 MI
PASSED5TH JUNE 20134TH JUNE 201468,817 MI
PASSED24TH AUGUST 20129TH SEPTEMBER 201357,749 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED24TH AUGUST 201257,749 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WJ59VBD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

WJ59VBD MOT Comments

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WJ59VBD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 170,643 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,665 miles

WJ59VBD FAQs

This Volvo S40 with registration WJ59VBD was manufactured on Wednesday 9th September 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 170,643 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 10,665 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Volvo S40 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WJ59VBD has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo S40 has had 13 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 4 Major, 1 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo S40 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does WJ59VBD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 14th September 2026 WJ59VBD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WJ59VBD Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 14th September 2026 WJ59VBD does have Tax. Read more

When does WJ59VBD Tax expire?

The current Tax for WJ59VBD will expire in 8 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WJ59VBD MOT expire?

The current MOT for WJ59VBD will expire in 2 months on Monday 2nd November 2026. Read more

When did WJ59VBD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WJ59VBD was on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 09:46. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WJ59VBD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for WJ59VBD we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WJ59VBD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for WJ59VBD we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WJ59VBD?

WJ59VBD is registered as a 2009 Volvo S40. Read more

How many miles has WJ59VBD done?

The odometer reading for WJ59VBD at the last MOT in November 2025 was 170,643 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,665 miles per year. Read more

How old is WJ59VBD?

The vehicle WJ59VBD was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 9th September 2009. Read more

What colour is WJ59VBD?

The official colour of WJ59VBD is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does WJ59VBD have?

WJ59VBD has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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