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GJ09 XTP

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,405 mi
Last recorded113,405 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 XTP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 113,405 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 96,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 87,859 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 87,850 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 85,959 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 83,685 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 17 Nov 2020 81,789 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 81,789 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 80,187 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 78,151 miles

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges close to legal limits plus showing signs of deterioration [cracking/splitting]

Fail 16 Nov 2018 78,088 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges close to legal limits plus showing signs of deterioration [cracking/splitting]

Pass 21 Nov 2017 74,994 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,121 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush weak/splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner rim buckled

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim buckled (4.2.A.1a)

anti skid service light on dash

Pass 25 Jul 2015 59,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

anti skid service light illuminated

dip beams slightly low (adjusters seized)

emissions test dirty

Fail 24 Jul 2015 59,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

anti skid service light illuminated

dip beams slightly low (adjusters seized)

emissions test dirty

osf tyre below 1 mm on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,721 miles

ANTI SLIP SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Non obligatory mirror damaged

dip beams slightly low(adjusters seized)

front inner pads appear to be getting low

Fail 28 Jul 2014 49,721 miles

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

dip beams slightly low(adjusters seized)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front inner pads appear to be getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,471 miles

osf tyre bald inner edge/nsf tyre below 1 mm inner edge

osr tyre 2 mm

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,885 miles

os mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,064 miles

os mirror glass damaged/cracked

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 XTP is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc 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 XTP, 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 XTP registered?

GJ09 XTP is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 April 2009.

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