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AO59 RKA

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,326 mi
Last recorded116,326 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 RKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 116,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 109,279 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 109,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 99,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall and close to cords, also becoming low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front becoming low and wearing on inner edge, nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and becoming low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 92,995 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 92,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 88,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 88,839 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,742 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,067 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,121 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre tread cracking and worn on inner shoulder

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,777 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,313 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 46,313 miles

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AO59 RKA is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO59 RKA, 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 AO59 RKA registered?

AO59 RKA is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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