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LR59 YAJ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,832 mi
Last recorded160,832 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 YAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 160,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/50/r17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/50/r17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r outer door handle deteriorated / worn

o/s/r passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2024 160,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/r17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/50/r17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated flat at time of test (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/50/r17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2023 149,722 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 149,721 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 130,114 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 126,758 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 114,572 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 108,040 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 108,040 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jan 2019 108,039 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 94,218 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,463 miles

heavy advise front lower arm rear bushes have movement

rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2017 75,463 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

heavy advise front lower arm rear bushes have movement

rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 54,462 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2015 39,016 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 39,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013
Pass 23 Oct 2012 17,548 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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LR59 YAJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LR59 YAJ, 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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LR59 YAJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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