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GJ59 EUR

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,223 mi
Last recorded127,223 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 EUR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 127,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 127,066 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 117,955 miles

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

Injector seal slight leak

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 109,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 103,845 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 95,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread 2mm also bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has very low tread 2mm also bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 95,670 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread 2mm also bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has very low tread 2mm also bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 85,862 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 85,862 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,815 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

o//s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,140 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,864 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,115 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,028 miles

Parking brake effort low (19%) & un-balanced.

Undertray & engine cover fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 36,745 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,736 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 27,877 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,076 miles

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

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

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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GJ59 EUR is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ59 EUR, 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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GJ59 EUR is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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