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SK59 KXW

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,333 mi
Last recorded117,333 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 KXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 117,333 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 117,305 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 98,159 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 98,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 79,010 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,357 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 73,357 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,163 miles

nsf arm bush slightly seperating

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,745 miles

rear brake pads worn close to limit

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,003 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 35,775 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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SK59 KXW is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SK59 KXW, 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 SK59 KXW registered?

SK59 KXW is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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The MOT history for SK59 KXW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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