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GU09 TZV

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,452 mi
Last recorded157,452 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 TZV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 157,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 156,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 150,470 miles

Rear rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2023 150,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated fluid leak (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 147,049 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 147,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 145,881 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 145,881 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2020 145,359 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 145,359 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour in side vehicle (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 142,084 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (injector seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 142,084 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak injector leaking compression (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 139,001 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 139,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 135,355 miles

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front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 5 Apr 2017 135,355 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Apr 2016 129,950 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 117,069 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 117,069 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,843 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,479 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 74,479 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,592 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 TZV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 TZV, 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 TZV registered?

GU09 TZV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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