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YE59 LMU

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,326 mi
Last recorded52,326 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 LMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 52,326 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 52,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 42,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 36,465 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 32,043 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,143 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,927 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 22,927 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 19,025 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 17,998 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 16,954 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 13,459 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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YE59 LMU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE59 LMU, 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 YE59 LMU registered?

YE59 LMU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is YE59 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 LMU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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