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GK09 AEC

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,362 mi
Last recorded87,362 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 AEC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 87,362 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 87,358 miles

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

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))

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))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 81,901 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,905 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 75,904 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 66,465 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,157 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 59,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,446 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,734 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 44,115 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,983 miles

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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GK09 AEC is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GK09 AEC, 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 GK09 AEC registered?

GK09 AEC is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is GK09 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK09 AEC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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