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YR09 YOM

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,130 mi
Last recorded46,130 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 YOM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 46,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 42,994 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 39,789 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 37,287 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 33,200 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 29,761 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 31 Oct 2020 29,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 24 Apr 2019 24,390 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 24,390 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 20,052 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 18,163 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 15,263 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,454 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,037 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 11,037 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 9,585 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 8,116 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 8,116 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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YR09 YOM is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR09 YOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR09 YOM registered?

YR09 YOM is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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The MOT history for YR09 YOM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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