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CA58 KWJ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,352 mi
Last recorded146,352 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA58 KWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 146,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 140,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 138,536 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 131,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front registration plate cracked/ damaged slightly but not likely to be misread

n/s and o/s steering rack light mist of oil

n/s mirror glass defective

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm inner bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r reflector slightly cracked/ damage

n/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

slight play o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 17 Apr 2023 131,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

front registration plate cracked/ damaged slightly but not likely to be misread

n/s and o/s steering rack light mist of oil

n/s mirror glass defective

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm inner bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r reflector slightly cracked/ damage

n/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

slight play o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 Mar 2022 122,947 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

n/s and o/s steering rack light mist of oil

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2022 122,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

n/s and o/s steering rack light mist of oil

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

o/s engine mounting perished slightly

o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2021 112,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 107,185 miles

n/s and o/s outer cv joints corroded

exhaust mountings corroded/ thinned

front and rear brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

front registration plate cracked slightly at top

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,191 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r suspension lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,786 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 55,029 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 44,469 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 23,150 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 29 Apr 2013 10,028 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 9,709 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 8,106 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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CA58 KWJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CA58 KWJ, 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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CA58 KWJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 February 2009.

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