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GF58 FMX

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,163 mi
Last recorded124,163 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 FMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 124,163 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 112,799 miles

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

hand/parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Jan 2025 112,799 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working LED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear - tyre also under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth close to cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror has been replaced with smaller mirror

hand/parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Dec 2023 103,583 miles

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone-chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,465 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 95,032 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,700 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 87,671 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 85,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm bush beginning to debond.

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,407 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 74,407 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 62,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,254 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,529 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 39,561 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 32,088 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 24,969 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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GF58 FMX is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GF58 FMX, 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 GF58 FMX registered?

GF58 FMX is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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