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YC59 LHE

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,369 mi
Last recorded88,369 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 LHE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 83,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH inners scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 83,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH inners scored (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 75,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread mis-shapen ruptured (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 65,672 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,670 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,865 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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YC59 LHE is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC59 LHE, 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 YC59 LHE registered?

YC59 LHE is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is YC59 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 LHE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC59 LHE have outstanding finance?

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