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AK59 YGH

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,780 mi
Last recorded53,780 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YGH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 53,780 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 53,297 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 52,514 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hiviz unit (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 50,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres displaying uneven wear to outer edges x 2 /POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 47,032 miles

Front tyres displaying uneven wear x 2

Fail 24 Jan 2022 47,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres displaying uneven wear x 2

Pass 26 Jan 2021 45,970 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 45,250 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 43,695 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 43,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,833 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 37,905 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 26 Jan 2016 36,816 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 36,816 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 35,830 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 35,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 24,381 miles

osf tyre wearing uneven innear edge

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 YGH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YGH, 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 YGH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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