MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ALL BRAKE DISCS LIPPED
BOTH FRONT SUSP ARM BUSHES WEAR
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s c/v joint noisy
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT SUSP ARM BUSHES WEAR
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
engine cover and under trays fitted
nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
engine cover and under trays fitted
nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RK59 VDZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 RK59 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?
RK59 VDZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 2009.
Is RK59 VDZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for RK59 VDZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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