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YT09 UCN

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,306 mi
Last recorded170,306 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 UCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 170,306 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 163,284 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 151,767 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 141,572 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 133,722 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 131,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever high travel.

Fail 24 Jan 2019 131,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spy bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spy bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever high travel.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 117,623 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 113,963 miles

engine cover fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2017 113,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine cover fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 108,228 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 104,048 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,690 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,818 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 69,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,572 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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YT09 UCN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YT09 UCN, 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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YT09 UCN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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