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DK59 YBY

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,639 mi
Last recorded131,639 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 YBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 131,639 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 125,980 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 125,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 116,152 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,619 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 93,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 93,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 84,137 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

DPF Additive tank leaking

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin APP 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin APP 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 84,137 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

DIESEL TOP UP TANK LEAKING

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front RACK BOOT LOOSE

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin APP 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin APP 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

SLIGHT WATER LEAK

Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,354 miles

diesel additive tank leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,590 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 65,412 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,978 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,652 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DK59 YBY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DK59 YBY, 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 DK59 YBY registered?

DK59 YBY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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