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YD59 EVY

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,754 mi
Last recorded71,754 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 EVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 71,754 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Inner Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components Corroded, All Bushes Slightly Perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 71,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Inner Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components Corroded, All Bushes Slightly Perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 70,508 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 70,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front worn on edge

Pass 24 Jul 2024 68,825 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 66,940 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 66,940 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 65,476 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 64,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 62,170 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 58,570 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 54,658 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 50,545 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage both sides have a slight misting of oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,493 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 41,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,188 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,186 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,819 miles

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

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

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 EVY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YD59 EVY, 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 YD59 EVY registered?

YD59 EVY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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