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DE59 TYH

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,115 mi
Last recorded115,115 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 TYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 115,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner edge slight wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 115,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner edge slight wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 107,670 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 107,670 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected caliper siezing and no free play in wheel (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected caliper siezed and has no free play in wheel (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 103,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 99,335 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 99,335 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 92,033 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 91,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 84,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 84,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 74,527 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 74,526 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 62,097 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 36,322 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 15,998 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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DE59 TYH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE59 TYH, 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 DE59 TYH registered?

DE59 TYH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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