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YT59 BUW

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,930 mi
Last recorded144,930 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 BUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 144,930 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 144,930 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 139,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 135,930 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 132,893 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 125,694 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 114,320 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 99,997 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 85,230 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 48,871 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,221 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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YT59 BUW is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YT59 BUW, 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 YT59 BUW registered?

YT59 BUW is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is YT59 BUW safe to buy?

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