2009 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · SY59 BZP
2009 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 156,719 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY59 BZP Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 156,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY59 BZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo S40 (SY59 BZP) between August 2012 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
SY59 BZP Mileage History
- 30/08/201225,701 mi
- 28/08/201335,128 mi+9,427 mi
- 30/07/201445,778 mi+10,650 mi
- 31/07/201445,778 mi
- 05/08/201554,052 mi+8,274 mi
- 23/06/201661,853 mi+7,801 mi
- 04/08/201661,862 mi+9 mi
- 04/08/201661,864 mi+2 mi
- 30/08/201775,386 mi+13,522 mi
- 30/08/201775,386 mi
- 10/01/201982,899 mi+7,513 mi
- 02/01/202091,259 mi+8,360 mi
- 12/01/202193,994 mi+2,735 mi
- 11/01/202299,992 mi+5,998 mi
- 09/01/2023114,568 mi+14,576 mi
- 16/01/2023115,072 mi+504 mi
- 30/01/2024119,232 mi+4,160 mi
- 31/01/2025143,000 mi+23,768 mi
- 09/02/2026156,718 mi+13,718 mi
- 19/02/2026156,719 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,725 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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