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YT09 UCP

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,009 mi
Last recorded148,009 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 UCP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 148,009 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 127,110 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 122,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres outer walls danaged

Fail 12 Mar 2013 122,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres outer walls danaged

Pass 2 Mar 2012 108,361 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 108,361 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 UCP is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT09 UCP, 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 YT09 UCP registered?

YT09 UCP is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YT09 UCP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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