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AG09 GZD

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,248 mi
Last recorded146,248 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 GZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 146,248 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 146,248 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 140,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 131,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 124,216 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 124,216 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 115,669 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 108,279 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 108,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 103,276 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2020 103,276 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2018 84,592 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 84,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,194 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,347 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 67,347 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,987 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 57,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine manegment light on

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,219 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,114 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,099 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 GZD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GZD, 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 GZD registered?

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

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