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NG09 GFJ

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,565 mi
Last recorded196,565 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 GFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 196,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 184,929 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 170,185 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 170,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 159,889 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear reflectors damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2018 159,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silenser holed (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear reflectors damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2017 140,594 miles

Offside Front tyre cut inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn

Offside Rear tyre worn

Fail 6 Apr 2017 140,593 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre cut inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 14 Mar 2016 122,579 miles

Offside headlamp dim

Fail 14 Mar 2016 122,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure space saver fitted (4.1.A.2c)

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

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

Offside headlamp dim

Pass 16 Mar 2015 104,048 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 90,512 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 90,339 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2012 48,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 48,806 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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NG09 GFJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NG09 GFJ, 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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NG09 GFJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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