MOT Status
ValidMileage
141,741 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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)
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))
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))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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)
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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.
Is AK09 GZC safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK09 GZC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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