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AG09 GZW

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,635 mi
Last recorded136,635 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 GZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 136,635 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear service brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake requirements only just met at 64 percent (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust system outer box skins deteriorating corroded, skins not fully attached

Pass 11 Mar 2024 125,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 125,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 117,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 113,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,207 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 101,556 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 101,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 91,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,873 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 70,266 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,111 miles

O/S/F Tyre perished and in poor condition.

O/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Rear tyres perished in tread.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,154 miles

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,887 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,714 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 GZW is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

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

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