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WF59 YCU

2009 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,490 mi
Last recorded31,490 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 YCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 31,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,701 miles

Offside Rear parking brake lever moving close to its maximum

Fail 18 Oct 2016 29,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear parking brake lever moving close to its maximum

Pass 23 Oct 2015 26,273 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,192 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 18,593 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 14,697 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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WF59 YCU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WF59 YCU, 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 WF59 YCU registered?

WF59 YCU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is WF59 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF59 YCU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF59 YCU have outstanding finance?

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