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GJ59 YKK

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,429 mi
Last recorded101,429 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YKK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 101,429 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 89,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 80,183 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 69,302 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 60,127 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 47,632 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 24,517 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 22,652 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2016 20,359 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 17,047 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 13,307 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 24 Sep 2013 10,715 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 8,200 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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GJ59 YKK is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ59 YKK, 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 GJ59 YKK registered?

GJ59 YKK is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 October 2009.

Is GJ59 YKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ59 YKK shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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