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DK09 WAU

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,437 mi
Last recorded121,437 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 WAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 121,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 121,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 115,518 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 115,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 88,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever travel

Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,665 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 77,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 65,120 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 65,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,334 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 54,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets of pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 50,127 miles

both rear tyres perished between tread

n/s front lower arm bush worn

Pass 14 Jan 2015 42,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Osr upper position bulb inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 34,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 27,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in osr tyre shoulder

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 27,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in osr tyre shoulder

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,469 miles

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Feb 2012 21,466 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Undertrays fitted engine and sills 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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DK09 WAU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DK09 WAU, 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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DK09 WAU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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