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GK59 RXO

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,771 mi
Last recorded94,771 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 RXO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 94,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 92,177 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2023 88,082 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust center box corroded poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2023 88,082 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer sidewall 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust center box corroded poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2022 84,021 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 78,308 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 78,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large bulge on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords on sidewall..also nail in middle band of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,866 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,527 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 67,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,340 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,794 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 40,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 33,873 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 33,873 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,570 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 21,344 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,344 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 15,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 11,189 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 11,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GK59 RXO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK59 RXO, 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 GK59 RXO registered?

GK59 RXO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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