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YT59 BVR

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,486 mi
Last recorded145,486 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 BVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 145,486 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 134,235 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 130,651 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 130,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 123,311 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 111,922 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 111,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 107,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 99,054 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/r tyre low

rear discs lipped and corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2013 99,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chip in windscreen

front pads low

o/s/r tyre low

rear discs lipped and corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,650 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 77,650 miles

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

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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YT59 BVR is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YT59 BVR, 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 BVR registered?

YT59 BVR is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is YT59 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT59 BVR shows 12 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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