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YY59 STX

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,646 mi
Last recorded30,646 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 STX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,646 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 29,572 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 28,373 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre, external side wall is pershing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 27,059 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 25,504 miles

Airbag flickered on out sequence and then removed from view

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 25,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 24,260 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 90,553 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 68,952 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 68,951 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 STX is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 STX, 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 STX registered?

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

Is YY59 STX safe to buy?

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