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GJ59 MXL

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,619 mi
Last recorded14,619 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 MXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 14,619 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 14,380 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 14,072 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 13,849 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 13,621 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 13,335 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 12,924 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 12,924 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 12,272 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 11,438 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 10,718 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 9,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 8,680 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 7,285 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 5,823 miles

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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 MXL is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 MXL, 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

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What year was GJ59 MXL registered?

GJ59 MXL is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is GJ59 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ59 MXL 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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