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AY59 YVH

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,527 mi
Last recorded143,527 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YVH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 143,527 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 126,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 126,493 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 117,551 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 117,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 99,706 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 99,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2018 90,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 90,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 78,539 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 66,507 miles

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edge

Pass 1 May 2015 53,982 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 49,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 40,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear n/s reflector broken

rear n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 34,168 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 YVH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YVH, 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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AY59 YVH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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