2009 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · AV59 YLO
2009 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 107,626 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV59 YLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 107,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV59 YLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo S40 (AV59 YLO) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed large cuts in inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
AV59 YLO Mileage History
- 29/01/202482,617 mi
- 30/01/202595,477 mi+12,860 mi
- 07/02/202595,601 mi+124 mi
- 19/01/2026107,626 mi+12,025 mi
- 20/01/2026107,626 mi
Average of roughly 12,654 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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