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GK59 ABO

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,107 mi
Last recorded142,107 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 ABO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 142,107 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 139,793 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Low arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 137,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2023 135,132 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and back both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 135,130 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and back both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 131,870 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 131,793 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 124,358 miles

Central parking break leaver working high

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 124,358 miles

Central parking break leaver working high

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 111,372 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 99,833 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 91,781 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Pass 24 Sep 2016 79,432 miles

both front & rear discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,704 miles

both front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,333 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,862 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 40,862 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both r tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,096 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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GK59 ABO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GK59 ABO, 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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GK59 ABO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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