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SJ09 WFV

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,046 mi
Last recorded90,046 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 WFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 90,046 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 90,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,940 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush worn and has slight play

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 73,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush worn and has slight play

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 66,234 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 66,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,519 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 38,519 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,887 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 37,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine oil min level

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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SJ09 WFV is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SJ09 WFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ09 WFV registered?

SJ09 WFV is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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The MOT history for SJ09 WFV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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