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AK59 UCP

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,705 mi
Last recorded164,705 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 UCP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 164,705 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 143,396 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2018 142,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door has dent

Nearside Front obligatory mirror damage and replaced by smaller mirror

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 115,937 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 115,898 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded buckle getting stuck (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 112,346 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 112,331 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 105,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 100,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 100,056 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,712 miles

slight residu leake on dpf tank

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,115 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AK59 UCP is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 73,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK59 UCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK59 UCP is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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