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YD59 EWJ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,964 mi
Last recorded41,964 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 EWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 41,964 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 40,765 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 39,689 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 37,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 36,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight misshape on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 35,122 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,736 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 32,270 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,416 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 30,416 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,968 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,575 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 22,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 18,492 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,066 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,376 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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YD59 EWJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EWJ, 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 EWJ registered?

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

Is YD59 EWJ safe to buy?

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