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GL59 GFE

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,118 mi
Last recorded26,118 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 GFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 26,118 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 25,728 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 25,323 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 25,323 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 24,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish in main tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 24,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish in main tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 24,377 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 23,954 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 23,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 23,311 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 22,383 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 21,071 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 19,585 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 19,585 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 17,862 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 15,825 miles

front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 Nov 2013 13,150 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 10,215 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 GFE is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL59 GFE, 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 GFE registered?

GL59 GFE is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is GL59 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 GFE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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