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2009 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · YH09 LKZ

YH09 LKZ

2009 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 158,991 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024.

Make & Model
VOLVO S40
Year / Origin
2009 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 19 Jul 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
158,991 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 19 Jul 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1560cc
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YH09 LKZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 24/07/2024
  • 158,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures

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YH09 LKZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (YH09 LKZ) between July 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 24 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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YH09 LKZ Mileage History

  1. 11/07/2022148,343 mi
  2. 11/07/2022148,343 mi
  3. 06/06/2023154,413 mi+6,070 mi
  4. 23/06/2023154,423 mi+10 mi
  5. 24/07/2024158,991 mi+4,568 mi

Average of roughly 5,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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2009 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
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