VOLVO YX59ZKA MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	VOLVO
Model	S40
Colour	BLACK
Year of manufacture	2009
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Sep 2009
Vehicle age	17 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	10 Mar 2022
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Medium-term ownership
Estimated current ownership	4.4 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,596 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	169 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~41 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£1,518

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Apr 2027

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 16 Mar 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: YX59ZKA

MOT Expires In

241

days (16 Mar 2027)

Tax Expires In

257

days (01 Apr 2027)

Registration	YX59ZKA
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	16 Mar 2027
MOT days remaining	241 days
Tax status	Taxed
Tax due date	01 Apr 2027
Tax days remaining	257 days
V5C last issued	10 Mar 2022
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	2919 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	1.5 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	95% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Worsening
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Near class average
MOT History Score	30/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	76/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Heavy / Long-Distance Use
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£2,478 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£1,518
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£960
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Brakes
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~0 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary VOLVO S40 (2009), BLACK, PETROL, 1,596cc. Has completed 22 MOT tests, with a 68% pass rate (15 passed, 7 failed). Recorded 158,917 miles, averaging 11,677 miles/yr. 1 dangerous defect recorded across all tests. 38 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 15/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-03-16
MOT pass rate	68%
Tests passed	15
Tests failed	7
Dangerous defects (total)	1
Major defects (total)	24
Minor defects (total)	0
Advisory items (total)	38
Pass / Fail trend	Worsening
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (22 Tests)

MOT #22 2026-03-17 16:25

Test number: 770816452059

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 16 Mar 2027

Odometer: 158,917 MI

Items: 2

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

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £400 – £980

MOT #21 2026-03-05 16:56

Test number: 499030737727

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 158,907 MI

Items: 11

Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,305 – £3,810

MOT #20 2025-01-30 14:30

Test number: 865227608945

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 29 Jan 2026

Odometer: 142,581 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £130 – £700

MOT #19 2025-01-30 11:23

Test number: 867076216872

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 142,581 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Major Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £230 – £1,100

MOT #18 2024-01-26 16:22

Test number: 811050017601

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 25 Jan 2025

Odometer: 119,652 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Radiator support corroded
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £250 – £790

MOT #17 2024-01-26 10:53

Test number: 767217173171

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 119,652 MI

Items: 10

Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Advisory Radiator support corroded
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Major Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))
Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £770 – £2,990

MOT #16 2023-01-11 12:53

Test number: 968052198866

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Jan 2024

Odometer: 97,478 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Front Radiator support bar corroded

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £340 – £1,280

MOT #15 2023-01-11 10:19

Test number: 379292321459

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 97,478 MI

Items: 7

Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Front Radiator support bar corroded

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £430 – £1,780

MOT #14 2022-01-19 08:08

Test number: 965685580178

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Jan 2023

Odometer: 76,643 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #13 2021-06-23 14:51

Test number: 351799236212

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 09 Jul 2022

Odometer: 73,200 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut not to cord (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £1,260

MOT #12 2021-06-23 11:32

Test number: 667579909312

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 73,200 MI

Items: 6

Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut not to cord (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £400 – £1,860

MOT #11 2020-07-10 15:32

Test number: 365216584716

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 09 Jul 2021

Odometer: 68,432 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £190 – £730

MOT #10 2020-07-10 10:37

Test number: 459867631669

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 68,431 MI

Items: 6

Advisory Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £540 – £1,830

MOT #9 2019-04-05 09:42

Test number: 471185391096

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 12 Oct 2020

Odometer: 63,981 MI

Items: 2

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

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £800

MOT #8 2018-04-05 09:10

Test number: 838434308201

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 12 Apr 2019

Odometer: 59,232 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #7 2017-03-24 15:27

Test number: 683684728268

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 12 Apr 2018

Odometer: 54,540 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #6 2017-03-24 12:18

Test number: 690376525395

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 54,540 MI

Items: 2

Fail Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £580

MOT #5 2016-04-01 13:14

Test number: 646852041013

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 12 Apr 2017

Odometer: 50,166 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #4 2015-04-13 12:17

Test number: 275743705464

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 12 Apr 2016

Odometer: 46,649 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #3 2014-05-21 15:19

Test number: 385231044136

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 23 May 2015

Odometer: 42,161 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #2 2013-05-24 10:08

Test number: 609314843136

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 23 May 2014

Odometer: 34,080 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2012-08-06 16:10

Test number: 507359912238

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 05 Aug 2013

Odometer: 31,839 MI

Items: 1

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

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £180

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	22
First registration	2012-08-06
Last registration	2026-03-17
Latest reading	158,917 miles
Annual avg (est.)	11,677 mi/yr
vs UK average	Above average
% of UK avg	164%
Mileage growth trend	Increasing use
Wear level	98% — Very High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2012-08-06	31,839 miles
Registration #2	2013-05-24	34,080 miles
Registration #3	2014-05-21	42,161 miles
Registration #4	2015-04-13	46,649 miles
Registration #5	2016-04-01	50,166 miles
Registration #6	2017-03-24	54,540 miles
Registration #7	2017-03-24	54,540 miles
Registration #8	2018-04-05	59,232 miles
Registration #9	2019-04-05	63,981 miles
Registration #10	2020-07-10	68,431 miles
Registration #11	2020-07-10	68,432 miles
Registration #12	2021-06-23	73,200 miles
Registration #13	2021-06-23	73,200 miles
Registration #14	2022-01-19	76,643 miles
Registration #15	2023-01-11	97,478 miles
Registration #16	2023-01-11	97,478 miles
Registration #17	2024-01-26	119,652 miles
Registration #18	2024-01-26	119,652 miles
Registration #19	2025-01-30	142,581 miles
Registration #20	2025-01-30	142,581 miles
Registration #21	2026-03-05	158,907 miles
Registration #22	2026-03-17	158,917 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Brake Discs	×2
Headlight	×2
Handbrake	×2
Indicator Bulb	×2
Suspension	×2
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres	×9
Brake Discs	×6
Exhaust System	×6
Suspension	×4
Headlight	×2

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 17 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.
arrow_forwardHigh mileage vehicle — check coolant system, gearbox oil, and driveshaft boots.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Dangerous Defects

£60 – £180

1 defect found

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Major Defects

£1,905 – £7,150

24 defects found

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Advisory Items

£3,680 – £12,760

38 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£5,805 – £20,670

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£400 – £980

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£1,250

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£169

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£2,478

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.