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G2 SKA

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,741 mi
Last recorded22,741 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 SKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 22,741 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 22,741 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 21,832 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 21,823 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 20,935 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 19,884 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 18,849 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 17,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 16,714 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 15,809 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 15,797 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 14,841 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 13,807 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 13,807 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 12,681 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 11,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 9,696 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 7,715 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 6,170 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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G2 SKA is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 G2 SKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G2 SKA registered?

G2 SKA is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is G2 SKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 SKA 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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