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YX59 YBP

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,280 mi
Last recorded130,280 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 YBP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 130,280 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 130,280 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 114,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 100,823 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 100,823 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 97,955 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount corroded and snapped (system is still supported) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,658 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 86,629 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,782 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 79,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,041 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,115 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,786 miles

Nearside Front sidemarker lamp inoperative

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,742 miles

Light fraying to drivers belt

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 37,035 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 25,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,918 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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YX59 YBP is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YX59 YBP, 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 YX59 YBP registered?

YX59 YBP is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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