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YT59 ZYK

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,873 mi
Last recorded85,873 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 ZYK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 85,873 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 85,873 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 81,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 74,547 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,739 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 68,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 64,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 64,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 62,268 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 62,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,597 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 54,103 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 54,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 51,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread bald 205/55/16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 47,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,739 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2014 44,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn on the inner shoulder.

Fail 9 May 2014 44,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn on the inner shoulder.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,446 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,907 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 37,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZYK is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZYK, 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 ZYK registered?

YT59 ZYK is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YT59 ZYK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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