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AG09 GYU

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,956 mi
Last recorded143,956 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 GYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 143,956 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 11 Jun 2026 143,952 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2025 135,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/50/17

Pass 19 Nov 2024 132,303 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 132,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 124,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 124,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light showing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 115,582 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 108,678 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 104,509 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 102,780 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 97,033 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,949 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,251 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s wiper a little smeary

Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,353 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,946 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,302 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r wheel damaged

o/s/r wheel damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2013 53,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r wheel damaged

o/s/r wheel damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,821 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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AG09 GYU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AG09 GYU, 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 AG09 GYU registered?

AG09 GYU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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