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DE09 YBH

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,290 mi
Last recorded116,290 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 YBH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 116,290 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

mirror casings cracked on both rear view mirrors

parking brake has low reserve travel

Pass 23 Nov 2021 110,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 102,542 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 102,542 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 92,488 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,272 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,169 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,868 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,883 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,679 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,821 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,497 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE09 YBH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DE09 YBH, 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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DE09 YBH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is DE09 YBH safe to buy?

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