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VK59 DYS

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,690 mi
Last recorded170,690 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 DYS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 170,690 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 133,617 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,704 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 94,678 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested light output sevearly reduced (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,829 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,146 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,572 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VK59 DYS is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VK59 DYS, 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 VK59 DYS registered?

VK59 DYS is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is VK59 DYS safe to buy?

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