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GJ09 EAY

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,123 mi
Last recorded161,123 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 EAY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 161,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2024 158,308 miles

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

Offside Front floor slightly damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2023 154,384 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 149,683 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 142,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 142,794 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 137,387 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 137,387 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 133,383 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 133,383 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 128,166 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 120,607 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 113,305 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,174 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 106,174 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,235 miles

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

emmisions too low to give reading

Pass 6 Feb 2014 85,582 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 85,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,870 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,456 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 63,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EAY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ09 EAY, 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 EAY registered?

GJ09 EAY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ09 EAY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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