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RK59 VZF

2009 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,655 mi
Last recorded108,655 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 VZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 108,655 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 108,655 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 97,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 81,891 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 81,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 70,148 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 57,889 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 47,313 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,301 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 30,244 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 23,477 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 15,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 8,991 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 7,236 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 5,341 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 VZF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

RK59 VZF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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