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AG09 GYZ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,199 mi
Last recorded117,199 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 GYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 117,199 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2024 106,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In front of the CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 101,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 101,669 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front section exhaust flexi leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 100,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Jan 2022 100,134 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,314 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 98,314 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 96,484 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 96,482 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 87,975 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 87,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 80,668 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,324 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 72,096 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 72,096 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,455 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 61,899 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 61,899 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 56,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,122 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 50,446 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,446 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 GYZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYZ, 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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AG09 GYZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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