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VN59 JKY

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,306 mi
Last recorded134,306 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 JKY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 134,306 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 122,645 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 108,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 95,536 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 92,668 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 85,482 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,433 miles

ADM tank leaking fluid

Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,858 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 75,858 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 69,200 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 69,196 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rear trailing arm control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 64,702 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,027 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 39,432 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 39,432 miles

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,691 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,269 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 24,671 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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VN59 JKY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN59 JKY, 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 VN59 JKY registered?

VN59 JKY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is VN59 JKY safe to buy?

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