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AK09 GZC

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,741 mi
Last recorded141,741 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 GZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 141,741 miles

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 2 Jul 2025 135,878 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slight wear inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly worn/misshaped inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 135,790 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slight wear inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly worn/misshaped inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 128,471 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 123,932 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 123,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 117,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 109,242 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 109,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2020 101,055 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 92,480 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 86,595 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,424 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Apr 2017 83,424 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,450 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,343 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,811 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,331 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,680 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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AK09 GZC is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AK09 GZC, 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 AK09 GZC registered?

AK09 GZC is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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