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RK59 VZO

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,304 mi
Last recorded87,304 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 VZO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 87,304 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 85,984 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s. front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 85,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 83,763 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 80,458 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,013 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,876 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 67,876 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,245 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,148 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 31,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn down to legal limits

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn down to legal limits

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,682 miles

Nearside front tyre worn down to legal limits

Offside front tyre worn down to legal limits

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 VZO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 RK59 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

RK59 VZO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is RK59 VZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK59 VZO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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