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GF59 EHW

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,599 mi
Last recorded56,599 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 EHW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 56,599 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 56,594 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 37,201 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 36,763 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 35,903 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 35,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,412 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 34,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 33,445 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,174 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 31,174 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 26,452 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 26,452 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 19,944 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 14,438 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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GF59 EHW is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF59 EHW, 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 GF59 EHW registered?

GF59 EHW is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is GF59 EHW safe to buy?

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