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YR59 GYT

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,398 mi
Last recorded168,398 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 GYT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 168,398 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 164,007 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 164,007 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2021 158,183 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 158,183 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 150,332 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 134,209 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 119,224 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 91,598 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,237 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,039 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 42,123 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 30,249 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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YR59 GYT is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YR59 GYT, 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 YR59 GYT registered?

YR59 GYT is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is YR59 GYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 GYT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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