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HY59 KSV

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,566 mi
Last recorded157,566 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 KSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 157,566 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 157,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 148,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 148,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 138,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 138,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 122,388 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 122,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose engine /gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 118,130 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 118,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2019 109,890 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,624 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,531 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,769 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

engine cover and undertrays

Fail 14 Nov 2015 63,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,436 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 35,722 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

deep cuts in both front tyre sidewalls. no cords visable

nearside rear tyre worn low on shoulders

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,722 miles

deep cuts in both front tyre sidewalls. no cords visable

nearside rear tyre worn low on shoulders

Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,247 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

wear to the n/s/f outer sidewall

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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HY59 KSV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HY59 KSV, 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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HY59 KSV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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