MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,495 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR59 GYB is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 YR59 GYB, 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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How do I check the history of YR59 GYB?
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What year was YR59 GYB registered?
YR59 GYB is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2009.
Is YR59 GYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for YR59 GYB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YR59 GYB have outstanding finance?
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