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GD59 NUJ

2009 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,931 mi
Last recorded97,931 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD59 NUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 97,931 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 97,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 87,170 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 87,165 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 77,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 77,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 71,490 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,099 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 63,790 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 62,798 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 62,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,160 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 60,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 55,148 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 50,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,343 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,895 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 33,435 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,313 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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GD59 NUJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD59 NUJ, 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 GD59 NUJ registered?

GD59 NUJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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