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LS59 YBA

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,253 mi
Last recorded54,253 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 YBA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 54,253 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 54,253 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 47,712 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 41,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 35,312 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 29,839 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 24,253 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 19,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 12,428 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 12,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 5,985 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 2,324 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 2,107 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 1,829 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 1,664 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 1,511 miles

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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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LS59 YBA is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LS59 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS59 YBA registered?

LS59 YBA is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is LS59 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 YBA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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