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GL59 GDF

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,922 mi
Last recorded134,922 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 GDF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 134,922 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 131,407 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 126,559 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 126,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 124,471 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 123,127 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush, Rear of on both suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 121,343 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp Damaged,

Pass 6 Dec 2019 118,263 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Nearside Rear Reflector lense damaged,

Offside Rear Rear lamp damaged.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe out of box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 118,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Reflector lense damaged,

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working,

Offside Rear Rear lamp damaged.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe out of box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 110,713 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Offside Front Day time running lamp not working,

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 102,686 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 94,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2016 94,667 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,744 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 81,392 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 81,392 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

it appears that the high viz is not working on the rear screen !

Pass 25 Nov 2013 67,695 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 67,695 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 56,170 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 GDF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF registered?

GL59 GDF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is GL59 GDF safe to buy?

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