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LR59 YBA

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,793 mi
Last recorded52,793 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 52,793 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 50,313 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning The yellow light doesn't work. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 48,273 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 45,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view .zone B. chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 43,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm in middle band. 1mm on inner and 1.6mm on outer bands (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B,middle left lower,chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1mm inner and 1.6mm outer bands (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 42,512 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 41,453 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 39,691 miles

engine oily

Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,451 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,193 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 27,035 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 24,608 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,290 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 16,423 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 13,049 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 YBA is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LR59 YBA, 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 LR59 YBA registered?

LR59 YBA is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is LR59 YBA safe to buy?

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