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AY59 XYG

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,644 mi
Last recorded187,644 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 187,644 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 184,834 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 184,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 171,871 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 171,871 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 154,467 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 137,123 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 137,123 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 119,327 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 98,982 miles

Screen blades starting to smear. Left front side marker light not working.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,956 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 57,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 XYG 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 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XYG, 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.

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What year was AY59 XYG registered?

AY59 XYG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is AY59 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 XYG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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