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GK59 RYN

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

131,568 mi
Last recorded131,568 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 RYN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 131,568 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 128,089 miles

Cannister at rear weeping

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip nearside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 127,964 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Cannister at rear weeping

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip nearside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 123,161 miles

Canister on rear subframe repaired with RTV

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip nearside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 123,148 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Has come unclipped (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Canister on rear subframe repaired with RTV

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip nearside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 117,599 miles

EVAP canister has been repaired with RTV

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Small dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip nearside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 117,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

EVAP canister has been repaired with RTV

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Small dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip nearside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 111,818 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 111,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 102,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 91,925 miles

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

inner rack ends worn

plastic trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,079 miles

Offside slight wear steering rack

plastic under guards fitted and loose

Fail 29 Sep 2017 81,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside slight wear steering rack

plastic under guards fitted and loose

Pass 21 Sep 2016 69,010 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play slight play in track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 69,010 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play slight play in track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge wearing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 59,321 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear outer edge wearing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner edge wearing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 47,621 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slight cut

Fail 31 Oct 2014 47,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slight cut

Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,180 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2013 35,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,302 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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GK59 RYN is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RYN, 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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GK59 RYN is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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