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GN09 BFX

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,433 mi
Last recorded136,433 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 BFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 136,433 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 134,254 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 130,536 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 125,404 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 125,404 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 116,327 miles

Exhaust shield loose where fitted as original equipment but not creating a risk of fire

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 15 Nov 2021 116,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shield loose where fitted as original equipment but not creating a risk of fire

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Oct 2020 106,806 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 106,806 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 98,139 miles

Back box exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 82,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

back box exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2018 82,628 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,885 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,567 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 27,865 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 25,550 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,771 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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GN09 BFX is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 GN09 BFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN09 BFX?

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What year was GN09 BFX registered?

GN09 BFX is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 May 2009.

Is GN09 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN09 BFX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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