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YR58 PLF

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,913 mi
Last recorded117,913 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 PLF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 117,913 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 115,805 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 112,323 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 112,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 75,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s mirror cover missing.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,599 miles

o/s mirror cover missing.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 69,672 miles

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

offside door mirror cowl missing

Fail 28 Nov 2013 69,596 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside door mirror cowl missing

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,080 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,304 miles

Oil leak

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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YR58 PLF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YR58 PLF, 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 YR58 PLF registered?

YR58 PLF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 January 2009.

Is YR58 PLF safe to buy?

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