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AK59 YWN

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,542 mi
Last recorded178,542 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 178,542 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 178,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 173,016 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 173,016 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 161,050 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 146,022 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 139,044 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 131,873 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 125,960 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 121,493 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 115,743 miles

No Emissions Detected.

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 115,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

No Emissions Detected.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 109,451 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 101,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 86,796 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 YWN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK59 YWN registered?

AK59 YWN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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