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RK59 OMD

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,503 mi
Last recorded128,503 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 OMD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 128,503 miles

Coolant leak coolant tank leaking

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 121,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 121,114 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 115,725 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes at rear of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 111,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 101,813 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 93,075 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 92,030 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 89,692 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 81,311 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,105 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 74,105 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 67,209 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 67,204 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,592 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 60,592 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 53,652 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 44,737 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 44,737 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,850 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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RK59 OMD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK59 OMD, 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 RK59 OMD registered?

RK59 OMD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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