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GJ09 EBD

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,820 mi
Last recorded52,820 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 EBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 52,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 51,665 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 50,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 48,978 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 47,410 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 46,057 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 44,921 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 42,898 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 39,801 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 39,801 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,598 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 31,204 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 31,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,753 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 23,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off-side front tyre cracking in outer side-wall

Fail 5 Feb 2014 23,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off-side front tyre cracking in outer side-wall

Pass 12 Feb 2013 18,527 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 18,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,424 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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GJ09 EBD is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ09 EBD?

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What year was GJ09 EBD registered?

GJ09 EBD is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2009.

Is GJ09 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ09 EBD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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