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DK59 YCX

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,609 mi
Last recorded78,609 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 YCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 78,609 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 73,612 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 68,930 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 64,705 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 60,658 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 59,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 59,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 58,026 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 58,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 55,556 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 52,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around outer shoulder and inner tread blocks distorted (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and split within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge tread blocks badly distorted

Fail 9 Aug 2018 52,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around outer shoulder and inner tread blocks distorted (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and split within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge tread blocks badly distorted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall badly perished and cracked

Offside Front tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,631 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2015 42,454 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,781 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,204 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 22,725 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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DK59 YCX is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YCX, 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 YCX registered?

DK59 YCX is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is DK59 YCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK59 YCX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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