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FY59 WSK

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,261 mi
Last recorded139,261 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 WSK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 139,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 128,540 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 118,322 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 118,322 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 115,305 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Mar 2021 115,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Aug 2019 79,061 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 73,941 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,008 miles

Engine covers fitted at time of test obscuring view

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under trays fitted at time of test obscuring view

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,894 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 60,894 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,967 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,006 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 38,428 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 38,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,956 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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FY59 WSK is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY59 WSK, 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 FY59 WSK registered?

FY59 WSK is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is FY59 WSK safe to buy?

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