2009 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · DF59 FJV

The Volvo S40 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 May 2025 at 129,624 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no worsening faults or recurring advisories across the available history. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,600 miles, typical for a 2009 car of this type. The record moves from 117,399 miles on 13 February 2023 to 119,263 miles on 20 June 2023, then 119,272 miles the next day after a failed test with no defects logged, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. From there, mileage rose to 123,995 by 22 June 2024 and 129,624 by May 2025, a steady near-linear accumulation of about 5,600 to 6,000 miles per year between tests. The clean MOT slate means no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion items were flagged by testers. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody for rust, given the car is seventeen years old. Check the exhaust emissions system and binding calipers during a road test, as these are common unrecorded wear points on high-mileage Volvos of this era. Previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory testing without lapse. The absence of advisories across five tests implies either careful use or light workshop intervention, but DVSA sheets do not capture consumable condition between visits. Verify service history and tyre tread depth independently before purchase.