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PJ59 YBO

2009 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,823 mi
Last recorded91,823 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 YBO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 91,823 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 87,434 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 82,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight Splits In Front Consol Bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2023 78,316 miles

Slight Play In Front Consol Bushes

Fail 12 Apr 2023 78,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight Play In Front Consol Bushes

Pass 6 Apr 2022 73,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 68,329 miles

Front Tyres Cracking In tread

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,337 miles

Front tyres cracked in tread

Nearside Front Wishbone Rear Bush Cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,607 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,631 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,092 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 41,884 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 41,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 25,838 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 25,838 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 16,596 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 15,013 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 11,445 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 11,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PJ59 YBO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PJ59 YBO, 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 PJ59 YBO registered?

PJ59 YBO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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