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GJ09 ASU

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,834 mi
Last recorded142,834 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 ASU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 142,834 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 136,296 miles

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 127,960 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 120,707 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 108,142 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,256 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 101,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 96,232 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 84,260 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,100 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 65,676 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,955 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,664 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 50,660 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 43,930 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,930 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,112 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 37,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,491 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 30,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GJ09 ASU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 GJ09 ASU, 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 GJ09 ASU registered?

GJ09 ASU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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