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GU09 SZT

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,292 mi
Last recorded137,292 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 SZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 137,292 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack In Plate (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 137,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack In Plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 127,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens slight damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine undertray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2020 117,308 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 117,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 105,904 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 105,666 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,908 miles

Front number plate is damaged

Rear exhaust heatshield is loose

Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,094 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,156 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 60,274 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,252 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,701 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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GU09 SZT is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

GU09 SZT is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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