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YY59 PRV

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,010 mi
Last recorded149,010 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 PRV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 149,010 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 142,511 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 136,629 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 136,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 130,673 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 124,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 119,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2021 119,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 114,315 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 110,843 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 110,843 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 101,921 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 89,938 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 79,173 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2015 68,457 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

stepped both rear tyres

Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,354 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 47,373 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,519 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 37,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 PRV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 PRV, 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 PRV registered?

YY59 PRV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is YY59 PRV safe to buy?

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