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YC59 XLW

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,714 mi
Last recorded93,714 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 XLW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 93,714 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 90,269 miles

undertrays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,881 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,497 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,040 miles

Front Wipers smearing.

Fail 8 Oct 2021 78,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wipers smearing.

Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,740 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 72,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1mm inside edge, outside testable area/tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1mm inside edge, outside testable area/tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 66,851 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1mm inside edge, outside testable area/tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer bulb out

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1mm inside edge, outside testable area/tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,959 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,338 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,903 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 45,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 39,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 34,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2013 28,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

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 XLW 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 72.2%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

YC59 XLW is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 XLW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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