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GL59 GDE

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,116 mi
Last recorded160,116 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 GDE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 160,116 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 160,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on the inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 152,492 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 152,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 150,676 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2020 150,674 miles

Brake performance not tested due to o/s/r tyre flat (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (205/50r17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2019 142,259 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 133,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater slight damage to lens

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 133,462 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater slight damage to lens

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 126,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 120,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 106,913 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges (205/50 17

Fail 26 Nov 2015 106,913 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges (205/50 17

nearside front marker lamp not working

Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,599 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish (205/50 17)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 86,599 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres starting to perish (205/50 17)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,697 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 52,194 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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GL59 GDE is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL59 GDE, 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 GL59 GDE registered?

GL59 GDE is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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