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MT59 PYL

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,761 mi
Last recorded139,761 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 PYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 139,761 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear hanger broken , heat shield over exhaust insecure

off side rear brake disc worn , recommend brakes discs and pads replacement

radiator lower cradle corroded to excess .

Fail 8 Mar 2023 139,570 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear hanger broken , heat shield over exhaust insecure

off side rear brake disc worn , recommend brakes discs and pads replacement

radiator lower cradle corroded to excess .

Pass 10 Mar 2022 131,307 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 131,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 120,761 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 110,353 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 110,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 101,911 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,050 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 95,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,999 miles

Offside front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,334 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 72,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 61,427 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 61,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,391 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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MT59 PYL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT59 PYL, 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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MT59 PYL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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