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RK59 VCU

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,119 mi
Last recorded78,119 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 VCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 78,119 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 77,305 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 76,330 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 74,646 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 71,045 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,670 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 64,668 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,094 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,125 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,557 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,569 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,294 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,009 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,698 miles

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

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 VCU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VCU, 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 RK59 VCU registered?

RK59 VCU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is RK59 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK59 VCU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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