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GJ09 WYY

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,474 mi
Last recorded28,474 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 WYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 28,474 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 28,474 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 27,219 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 26,048 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 25,518 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 23,966 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 21,332 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 20,470 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 19,778 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 18,243 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 16,672 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 15,441 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 14,383 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 12,828 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 9,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 7,910 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 WYY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WYY, 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 WYY?

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What year was GJ09 WYY registered?

GJ09 WYY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is GJ09 WYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ09 WYY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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