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VE59 KGK

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,709 mi
Last recorded110,709 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 KGK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 110,709 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear arch panel slight damage bumper bracket slight loose still secure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2023 110,702 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))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear rear arch panel slight damage bumper bracket slight loose still secure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 99,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 89,667 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 89,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 83,868 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,723 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under covers/trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under covers/trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,460 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,163 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 43,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 43,494 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 34,758 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,538 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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VE59 KGK is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE59 KGK, 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 VE59 KGK registered?

VE59 KGK is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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