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YE59 YYD

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,689 mi
Last recorded97,689 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 YYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 97,689 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 86,775 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 76,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 66,595 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,567 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 53,638 miles

Both rear tyres on approximately 3.0mm (205/50x17)

Fail 8 Dec 2020 53,638 miles

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

Both rear tyres on approximately 3.0mm (205/50x17)

Pass 10 Dec 2019 50,836 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 46,289 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 41,410 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 12 Dec 2017 41,410 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 24 Nov 2016 35,993 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 35,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 30,070 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewall but no cords on show.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 24,727 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 19,710 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 15,159 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 YYD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

YE59 YYD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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