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YY59 NJU

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,700 mi
Last recorded94,700 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 NJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 94,700 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 83,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 81,449 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 80,841 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 76,542 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 73,187 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 60,993 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 60,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 47,468 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 42,540 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,237 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 33,197 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 28,315 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2013 23,555 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 18,010 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 NJU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NJU, 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 NJU registered?

YY59 NJU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is YY59 NJU safe to buy?

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