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GK59 YLR

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,483 mi
Last recorded107,483 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 YLR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 107,483 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 104,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm also wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm also wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2024 104,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm also wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm also wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 101,668 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 101,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 98,858 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 96,534 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

rear and central exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,573 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 94,573 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 91,782 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 91,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer pump line blocked. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Emits white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer pump line blocked. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Emits white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 85,796 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 85,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,997 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 76,997 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 58,331 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 49,574 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,455 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 YLR is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White 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 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

GK59 YLR is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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