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YY59 AOT

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,111 mi
Last recorded154,111 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 AOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 154,111 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 149,969 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 146,149 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 136,436 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 129,611 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 120,480 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 112,903 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,015 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,349 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 33,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,794 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,863 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 17 Sep 2012 23,140 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 AOT is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AOT, 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 YY59 AOT registered?

YY59 AOT is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is YY59 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY59 AOT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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