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YP58 ZGC

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,505 mi
Last recorded83,505 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 83,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,637 miles

Engine light on

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,674 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 70,281 miles

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slight play

o/s/f c.v boot slightly damp

Fail 21 Dec 2016 70,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slight play

o/s/f c.v boot slightly damp

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,752 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 52,190 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 52,143 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,962 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 31,582 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

offside rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

offside rear tyre perishing on tread and outer face

Pass 5 Jan 2012 18,684 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 18,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZGC is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZGC, 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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YP58 ZGC is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 February 2009.

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