2009 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · NL59 EFO
2009 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 114,214 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL59 EFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 114,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL59 EFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo S40 (NL59 EFO) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NL59 EFO Mileage History
- 14/10/2022113,084 mi
- 24/10/2023113,512 mi+428 mi
- 02/10/2024113,754 mi+242 mi
- 08/10/2024113,764 mi+10 mi
- 02/10/2025114,214 mi+450 mi
Average of roughly 381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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