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YP59 WTU

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,708 mi
Last recorded93,708 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 WTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 93,708 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 93,708 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 87,456 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges. 205/50r17

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 83,049 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Sep 2021 83,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 77,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 73,165 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,589 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 58,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.4mm (205/50R17 93W) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,943 miles

Childseat fitted n/s/r.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,094 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 42,094 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2014 35,229 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,576 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 21,974 miles

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

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 WTU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

YP59 WTU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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