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GU09 HMO

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,558 mi
Last recorded101,558 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 HMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 101,558 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 101,558 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 95,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 86,320 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 79,316 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 75,611 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,098 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 60,460 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 60,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,416 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,750 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 331,248 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

ns front tyre wearing on inner edge

os front tyre wearing badly on inner edge advise replacement

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,397 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 22,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GU09 HMO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU09 HMO, 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

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What year was GU09 HMO registered?

GU09 HMO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is GU09 HMO safe to buy?

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