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YC58 UPJ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,839 mi
Last recorded101,839 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 UPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 101,839 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 98,391 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 98,391 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 95,843 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 93,400 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 92,306 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 92,306 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 91,392 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 91,392 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 91,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 90,706 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 90,706 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 87,858 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 82,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 77,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 70,197 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 70,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe is holded + leaking gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn + corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 60,179 miles

205/55/16/91v off side rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge tread stepping.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 49,785 miles

both front tyres low

chip in windscreen

distortion to both rear tyres

Pass 14 Dec 2012 39,254 miles

both front tyres worn inner/outer edges

Fail 14 Dec 2012 39,254 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn inner/outer edges

front pads appear low

Pass 12 Dec 2011 28,132 miles

both front tyres getting low inner/outer edges

Fail 12 Dec 2011 28,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres getting low inner/outer edges

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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YC58 UPJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YC58 UPJ, 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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YC58 UPJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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