MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Advise general corrosion.
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Position lamp not working offside nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK59 VTV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?
AK59 VTV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2009.
Is AK59 VTV safe to buy?
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