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N777 GGG

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,850 mi
Last recorded50,850 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN777 GGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 50,850 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 49,973 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

Manufactures undertray fitted restricting inspection of components.

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

Pass 1 May 2024 48,691 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 48,691 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 47,554 miles

Central Rear Upper slight engine oil leak

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end seal wetting gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 46,074 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 44,394 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 43,109 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 40,841 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 38,375 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2017 34,633 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 31,051 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 26,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 26,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,972 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2013 14,689 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2012 10,070 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 10,070 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 10,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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N777 GGG is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 N777 GGG, 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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N777 GGG is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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