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VN59 BYA

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,427 mi
Last recorded173,427 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 BYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 173,427 miles

oil leak

smoke level near limit

Pass 30 Aug 2022 164,774 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 164,774 miles

Steering column shaft modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 156,505 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nsr tyre on 3mm

oil leak (gearbox)

osf wheel leaning inwards at the top

Fail 20 Sep 2021 156,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant low

nsr tyre on 3mm

oil leak (gearbox)

Pass 24 Sep 2020 147,784 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 143,643 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 143,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jun 2019 141,686 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 104,737 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 97,650 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 97,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,825 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 90,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,566 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 78,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 73,117 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,277 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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VN59 BYA is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN59 BYA, 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 VN59 BYA registered?

VN59 BYA is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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