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DY09 GJF

2009 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,869 mi
Last recorded182,869 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V4077,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 GJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 182,869 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front radiator bracket corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 172,033 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

radiator support bracket corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jan 2024 149,542 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 149,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 134,521 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 134,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 125,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 125,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jan 2021 115,122 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 107,386 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 107,386 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 96,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,060 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 87,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,226 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 68,213 miles

sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,535 miles

Nearside 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)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,097 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 40,072 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,548 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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DY09 GJF is a 2009 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 77,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY09 GJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY09 GJF registered?

DY09 GJF is a 2009 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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