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PJ59 LKY

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,756 mi
Last recorded106,756 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 LKY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 106,756 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 100,801 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 100,795 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 93,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 86,347 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 86,347 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,737 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,430 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 69,971 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 69,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,146 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 63,942 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 61,576 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 57,579 miles

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

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

Various covers fitted.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,414 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,029 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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PJ59 LKY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PJ59 LKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ59 LKY registered?

PJ59 LKY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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