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YX09 YRP

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

257,986 mi
Last recorded257,986 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 YRP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 257,986 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 255,368 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 248,374 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 238,655 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 229,019 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 215,389 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 202,419 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 192,981 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 180,647 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 165,428 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 147,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 137,222 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 127,355 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 104,334 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 102,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 3 May 2012 79,789 miles

Both front wipers starting to streak but still clear the windscreen effectively.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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YX09 YRP is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YX09 YRP, 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 YX09 YRP registered?

YX09 YRP is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is YX09 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX09 YRP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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