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G11 TLG

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,532 mi
Last recorded110,532 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 TLG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 110,532 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 107,145 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 104,597 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 102,187 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 102,109 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 98,328 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,517 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 78,945 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 13 May 2016 72,589 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Fail 13 May 2016 72,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 29 May 2015 66,871 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 56,527 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,243 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,336 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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G11 TLG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G11 TLG, 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 G11 TLG registered?

G11 TLG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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