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GU09 UAK

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,535 mi
Last recorded130,535 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 UAK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 130,535 miles

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking efficiency met, however, brake disc surfaces N/S and O/S front, inner has corrosion to the surfaces that may effect braking efficiency in time. Advise early replacement. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 118,242 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 118,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,131 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 98,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 84,382 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 84,382 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 67,373 miles

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

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 UAK is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAK, 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 UAK registered?

GU09 UAK is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is GU09 UAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 UAK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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