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YY59 AOP

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,739 mi
Last recorded102,739 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 AOP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 102,739 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 102,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall/ 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S/R/ SIDE LIGHT FLICKERING

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,533 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 87,746 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 87,734 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 82,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 79,520 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 75,740 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 71,597 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 64,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 60,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 52,871 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 51,853 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,599 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 13,073 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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YY59 AOP is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY59 AOP, 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 YY59 AOP registered?

YY59 AOP is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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