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AG09 GZV

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,687 mi
Last recorded115,687 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 115,687 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 115,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 111,709 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 104,748 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 98,309 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 98,161 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 95,668 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 95,559 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 91,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has signs of being ran flat/soft no visual signs of damage

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has signs of being ran flat/soft no visual signs of damage

Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,724 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 71,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 71,494 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,062 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 57,005 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,005 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,041 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,573 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 31,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GZV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZV, 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 GZV registered?

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

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