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YD59 CRF

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,851 mi
Last recorded81,851 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 CRF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 81,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NSF,OSR,NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2025 81,851 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NSF,OSR,NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2024 80,242 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 77,857 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 77,857 miles

Side repeater not working Offside side repeater not working (in mirror) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF lower arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 75,969 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 75,969 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 70,881 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,809 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,718 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 63,718 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 50,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test nav mount ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 50,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test nav mount ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 43,577 miles

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

O/S/R rim has slight damage.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,858 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small hole (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 38,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small hole (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front engine under tray insecure

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,134 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)

slight noise from front nearside wheel bearing

slight noise from front offside wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,815 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 19,727 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 19,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YD59 CRF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YD59 CRF, 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 YD59 CRF registered?

YD59 CRF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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