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GU09 HMZ

2009 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,340 mi
Last recorded115,340 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 HMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 115,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 100,831 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads low

Fail 18 May 2016 100,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads low

Pass 27 May 2015 88,541 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 26 May 2015 88,541 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2014 73,353 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 73,353 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 59,486 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 59,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 40,427 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 8 May 2012 40,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres close to legal limit

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre on legal limit

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 HMZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GU09 HMZ, 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 GU09 HMZ registered?

GU09 HMZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is GU09 HMZ safe to buy?

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