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GJ09 WYS

2009 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,571 mi
Last recorded81,571 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 WYS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,571 miles

advise offside and nearside front wish bone rear bushes splitting

Fail 9 Jun 2017 81,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise offside and nearside front wish bone rear bushes splitting

Pass 26 May 2016 70,695 miles

advise hand brake travel

Pass 23 May 2015 62,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres inner edge miss shaped/stepping up

rear seat belts not tested due to possible dog cover fiited to rear seat

Fail 22 May 2015 62,470 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres inner edge miss shaped/stepping up

rear seat belts not tested due to possible dog cover fiited to rear seat

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 37,770 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,671 miles

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 WYS is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WYS, 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 WYS registered?

GJ09 WYS is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2009.

Is GJ09 WYS safe to buy?

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