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GL09 PXR

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,789 mi
Last recorded188,789 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 PXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 188,789 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 188,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 185,114 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 185,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 178,684 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 178,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 173,103 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 163,605 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 150,928 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 140,157 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 140,157 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin injection blow (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 132,556 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 121,864 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 117,413 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 111,536 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 108,808 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 91,613 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,997 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 52,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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GL09 PXR is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL09 PXR, 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 GL09 PXR registered?

GL09 PXR is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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