2009 Volvo S40 1.9L Diesel · LR59 YBM
2009 Volvo S40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 78,773 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR59 YBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 78,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR59 YBM 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 (LR59 YBM) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LR59 YBM Mileage History
- 21/09/202274,883 mi
- 20/09/202375,997 mi+1,114 mi
- 25/09/202476,991 mi+994 mi
- 17/09/202578,036 mi+1,045 mi
- 08/09/202678,773 mi+737 mi
Average of roughly 981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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