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YR59 SVJ

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,600 mi
Last recorded141,600 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 SVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 141,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 123,679 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and components

Fail 1 Sep 2023 123,675 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and components

Pass 31 Aug 2022 119,113 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 119,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2021 112,178 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 103,590 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 103,590 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 27 Oct 2018 94,325 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 94,325 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working amber (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,643 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracked and sidewall is cut..............

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge and cracked......

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge, cracked and close to the limit.............

rear brake pads are thin........

Pass 4 Dec 2015 75,243 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 75,243 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 70,041 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 9 Sep 2014 66,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,202 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 56,202 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,806 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 SVJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

YR59 SVJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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