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AK59 VTM

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,924 mi
Last recorded104,924 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 104,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 88,119 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 91,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,752 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,536 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 77,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,630 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,026 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,396 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 VTM is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTM, 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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What year was AK59 VTM registered?

AK59 VTM is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is AK59 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 VTM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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