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EY59 VNK

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,611 mi
Last recorded129,611 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 VNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 129,611 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 126,340 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 123,127 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 119,184 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 117,032 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tom tom in centre of drivers view ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 115,228 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tom tom in centre of drivers view ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 111,119 miles

Hand brake lever high

Pass 18 Jun 2018 102,099 miles

Both headlamp aim on min mark and wont adjust

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever high

Fail 18 Jun 2018 102,099 miles

Parking brake lever high

Both headlamp aim on min mark and wont adjust

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 88,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2017 88,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 74,704 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,357 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,955 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 49,459 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,283 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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EY59 VNK is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc 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 EY59 VNK, 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 EY59 VNK registered?

EY59 VNK is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is EY59 VNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY59 VNK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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