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YP59 AYH

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,885 mi
Last recorded131,885 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 AYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 131,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2025 125,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 119,988 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 119,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 113,612 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 113,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 107,758 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 101,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 101,690 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 98,570 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in upper middle of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Mar 2020 98,570 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in upper middle of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,536 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,739 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 82,711 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,211 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,919 miles

n/s front side marker not working

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,450 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,539 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,166 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 54,166 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YP59 AYH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YP59 AYH, 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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YP59 AYH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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