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YC59 XLZ

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,288 mi
Last recorded82,288 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 XLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,288 miles

Nearside Mirror cover missing

Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,061 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 63,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,898 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,485 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 XLZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel 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 YC59 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

YC59 XLZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is YC59 XLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 XLZ 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.

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