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YR59 UHO

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,550 mi
Last recorded80,550 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 UHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 80,550 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 79,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 77,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 76,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 75,214 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 73,407 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,939 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,137 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,525 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,269 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted cannot inspect the seat belt fully

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall however no exposed cords.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 37,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear,full inspection of seat belt not possible.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,698 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear,full inspection of seat belt not possible.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,754 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 UHO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YR59 UHO, 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 YR59 UHO registered?

YR59 UHO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YR59 UHO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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