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MX59 VKG

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,584 mi
Last recorded116,584 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 VKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 116,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Feb 2025 113,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 109,392 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Sides- 205/50/17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 105,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 101,778 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 97,502 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 96,059 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 96,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 88,247 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 88,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,027 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 80,027 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre valve is deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,420 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 74,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,265 miles

Both front tyres inner edges bald

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,170 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,150 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,433 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 26,305 miles

brake fluid low

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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MX59 VKG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MX59 VKG, 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 MX59 VKG registered?

MX59 VKG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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