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Volvo S40

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LS59 YJUMOT history

LS59 YJU is a silver diesel Volvo S40 first used on 17 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 172,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LS59 YJU silver Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
172,780 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 YJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 YJU was last recorded at 172,780 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 9,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,155 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,625 miles
Average per year
11,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,780 miles
  • 2024 – 163,155 miles
  • 2023 – 151,279 miles
  • 2022 – 148,656 miles
  • 2021 – 133,766 miles
  • 2020 – 119,378 miles
  • 2019 – 105,712 miles
  • 2018 – 95,198 miles
  • 2017 – 75,079 miles
  • 2016 – 52,646 miles
  • 2015 – 34,121 miles
  • 2014 – 26,812 miles
  • 2013 – 21,525 miles
  • 2012 – 17,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,780 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Emission too clean to detect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Diesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a metered reading.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,780 miles (+9,625)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    172,780 miles
    Test number
    880223839027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass163,155 miles (+11,876)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    163,155 miles
    Test number
    123607087107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass151,279 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,279 miles
    Test number
    501333184781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,656 miles (+14,890)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,656 miles
    Test number
    111383784990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,766 miles (+14,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,766 miles
    Test number
    241044957316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass119,378 miles (+13,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,378 miles
    Test number
    606194300069
    • AdvisoryEmission too clean to record
  7. Pass105,712 miles (+194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,712 miles
    Test number
    865906336503
    • AdvisoryEmission too clean to detect
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail105,518 miles (+10,320)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,518 miles
    Test number
    575931905682
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmission too clean to detect
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass95,198 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,198 miles
    Test number
    695032281545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail95,198 miles (+20,119)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,198 miles
    Test number
    189163923800
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass75,079 miles (+623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,079 miles
    Test number
    498802814600
    • AdvisoryDiesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a metered reading.
  12. Fail74,456 miles (+21,810)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,456 miles
    Test number
    985066708612
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryDiesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a metered reading.
    • AdvisoryBoth front and off-side rear tyes wearing heavily on inner edges of tread.
  13. Pass52,646 miles (+18,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,646 miles
    Test number
    824389507705
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm + worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWipers smear slightly
  14. Pass34,121 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,121 miles
    Test number
    390993844162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,000 miles (+7,188)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,000 miles
    Test number
    562408799592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,812 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    26,812 miles
    Test number
    325556164256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,525 miles (+4,343)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,525 miles
    Test number
    629701193211
    • NoteOsf tyre bald inner edge
  18. Pass17,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,182 miles
    Test number
    365571862476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 YJU

Does LS59 YJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 YJU is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 YJU?
The MOT on LS59 YJU is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 YJU done?
LS59 YJU was recorded at 172,780 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 11,813 miles a year.
Has LS59 YJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 YJU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LS59 YJU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 YJU find?
LS59 YJU passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge, and 1 more.

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