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YD09 XZB

2009 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,927 mi
Last recorded74,927 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 XZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 74,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,850 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 68,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 63,399 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 63,399 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 59,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,718 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,202 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 47,202 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 40,900 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,431 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,107 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

n/s/f tyre worn inside shoulders bald

o/s/f tyre worn inside shoulder bald

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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YD09 XZB is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YD09 XZB, 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 YD09 XZB registered?

YD09 XZB is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YD09 XZB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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