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AY59 XXZ

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,574 mi
Last recorded167,574 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 167,574 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 154,305 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 140,818 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 133,581 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 123,574 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 123,574 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 114,290 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 114,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 109,252 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 104,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 90,175 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 90,175 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 78,077 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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AY59 XXZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY59 XXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY59 XXZ registered?

AY59 XXZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is AY59 XXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 XXZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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