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YY59 BVD

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,274 mi
Last recorded88,274 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 BVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 88,274 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 88,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 84,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 84,527 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 76,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,320 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box has a slight leak and the outer skin on the box is hanging off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 76,320 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box has a slight leak and the outer skin on the box is hanging off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 67,845 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 60,110 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,716 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,827 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 52,825 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 49,261 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer coverings rotting

scratches at bottom of windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer side wall & tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald & inner side wall worn slight damage on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe to rack (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust box outer covering rotting

high level brake light dimmer than lower lights

Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,907 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 41,907 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,184 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,185 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,621 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 23,477 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

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 BVD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVD, 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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YY59 BVD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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