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LR09 GUG

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,195 mi
Last recorded94,195 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 GUG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 94,195 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 87,246 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 80,126 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 72,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 69,962 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 69,961 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 67,816 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 65,822 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 May 2019 63,909 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 61,327 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Indicator lens cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 55,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Age cracked ***Strong*** Advisory ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked all around

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Age cracked ***Strong*** Advisory ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked all around

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2017 55,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Age cracked ***Strong*** Advisory ASAP (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked all around

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Age cracked ***Strong*** Advisory ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked all around

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 47,267 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 47,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 38,916 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,668 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 29,131 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,474 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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LR09 GUG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LR09 GUG, 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 LR09 GUG registered?

LR09 GUG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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