MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Engine cover fitted.
Nearside Front and rear light lenses damaged.
Under tray fitted.
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50-17. (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine cover fitted.
Nearside Front and rear light lenses damaged.
Under tray fitted.
Engine cover fitted.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Undertray fitted.
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Needs 205/50-17. (4.1.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
Engine cover fitted.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Undertray fitted.
n/s front headlight and bumper has slight damage to it
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YT59 BVC is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YT59 BVC, 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 BVC registered?
YT59 BVC is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 September 2009.
Is YT59 BVC safe to buy?
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