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DK59 YCV

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,836 mi
Last recorded76,836 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 YCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,836 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,548 miles

Front Tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2014 48,587 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,587 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,014 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,099 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 23,099 miles

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

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 YCV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DK59 YCV, 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 DK59 YCV registered?

DK59 YCV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is DK59 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK59 YCV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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