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YP59 AYO

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,608 mi
Last recorded103,608 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 AYO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 103,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 103,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 95,964 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 94,230 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 94,230 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 92,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 88,758 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 88,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 83,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2019 79,412 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,608 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 76,604 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 72,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has side wall damage

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/R17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 64,647 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 59,222 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

poss tracking

Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,243 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,929 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 46,929 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,102 miles

o/s/f tyre has a slight bleb on the outer sidewall

Fail 15 Oct 2012 33,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has a slight bleb on the outer sidewall

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 AYO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AYO, 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 YP59 AYO registered?

YP59 AYO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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