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E7 WEH

2009 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,339 mi
Last recorded53,339 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 WEH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 53,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal gland (5.3.2 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Mar 2026 53,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal gland (5.3.2 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 50,146 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 50,146 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 44,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 44,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 34,162 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 34,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 28,612 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 28,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 20,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 2mm low reserve (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 2mm low reserve (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 12,217 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 11,591 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 8,075 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 6,075 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 4,956 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 3,747 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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E7 WEH is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E7 WEH, 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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E7 WEH is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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