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GJ09 WYZ

2009 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,608 mi
Last recorded116,608 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 WYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 116,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 116,274 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 108,917 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 108,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2024 100,918 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 90,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2022 82,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2021 74,597 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 74,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Possible for Dpf pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 70,897 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 64,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,982 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 18 Jun 2018 58,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 53,643 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,198 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,118 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,322 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 29,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn stepped on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 22,696 miles

slight distortion to n/s/r tyre on inner tread

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 WYZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WYZ, 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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GJ09 WYZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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