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YP58 WOA

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,850 mi
Last recorded148,850 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 WOA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 148,850 miles

Offside head light different to nearside

Fail 23 Oct 2018 148,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster appears to be missing (4.1.2 (a))

Offside head light different to nearside

gear box oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2017 140,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 126,157 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm, worn on inner edge, tread cracking/perished

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms, bushes cracking/perishing

rear exhaust hanger corroded/snapped (system still supported)

Pass 7 May 2015 114,488 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 114,488 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 109,466 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 100,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2013 100,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,775 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,974 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 62,974 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YP58 WOA is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YP58 WOA, 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 YP58 WOA registered?

YP58 WOA is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 January 2009.

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