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YC59 LHJ

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,163 mi
Last recorded137,163 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 LHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2023 137,163 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe/ box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 116,790 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe/ box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 93,984 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 89,477 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 76,730 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2019 76,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,169 miles

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2018 64,169 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2017 53,288 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 51,892 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 46,905 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,857 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,496 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,409 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 LHJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC59 LHJ, 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 YC59 LHJ registered?

YC59 LHJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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