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YP59 FGO

2009 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,492 mi
Last recorded117,492 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 FGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 117,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front radiator crossmember corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2024 117,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 111,256 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint slight play

exhaust rear mounting bracket broken exhaust still secure

Pass 13 Sep 2022 106,339 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 97,359 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 87,045 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 80,009 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 73,629 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 68,720 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 57,969 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,076 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 50,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 39,564 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 29,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2012 21,753 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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YP59 FGO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YP59 FGO, 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 FGO registered?

YP59 FGO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YP59 FGO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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