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GJ59 EUV

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,868 mi
Last recorded29,868 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 EUV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 29,868 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 25,174 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 24,437 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 24,144 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B.left of middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on inner edge and 2.5mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 23,056 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack just in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip /crack .zone b..middle left of middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 22,526 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 21,373 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 21,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 18,933 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 17,670 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 16,461 miles

2x small stone chips on the windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,862 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 13,298 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 12,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 10,511 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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GJ59 EUV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EUV, 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 GJ59 EUV registered?

GJ59 EUV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is GJ59 EUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ59 EUV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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