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A12 GLY

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,595 mi
Last recorded78,595 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GLY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 78,595 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 76,909 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 75,340 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 72,994 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 70,122 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 70,122 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,181 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 64,002 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,005 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,388 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,703 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 52,703 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,095 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,199 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,402 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,287 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nsf tyre sidewall damage

Nsr tyre perished outer sidewall

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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A12 GLY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A12 GLY, 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 A12 GLY registered?

A12 GLY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 April 2009.

Is A12 GLY safe to buy?

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