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2009 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · YS59 FMG

YS59 FMG

2009 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 68,524 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025.

Make & Model
VOLVO S40
Year / Origin
2009 · Beverley / Hull
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 27 Feb 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
68,524 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 27 Feb 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1997cc
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YS59 FMG Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 05/03/2025
  • 68,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

YS59 FMG 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.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo S40 (YS59 FMG) between February 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

YS59 FMG Mileage History

  1. 18/02/202259,956 mi
  2. 30/01/202364,480 mi+4,524 mi
  3. 23/02/202466,980 mi+2,500 mi
  4. 05/03/202568,524 mi+1,544 mi

Average of roughly 2,817 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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2009 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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