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SJ09 WFX

2009 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,496 mi
Last recorded144,496 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 WFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 144,496 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

NSR TYRE SLIGHTLY OF OUT SHAPE. (REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK SUGGESTED!)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF TYRES ALMOST AT LIMIT (REPLACE!) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 144,496 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

NSR TYRE SLIGHTLY OF OUT SHAPE. (REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK SUGGESTED!)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF TYRES ALMOST AT LIMIT (REPLACE!) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 128,996 miles

underbody surface rust

Pass 4 Jun 2023 118,256 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 116,381 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all four coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 114,610 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front's. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear's. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 113,097 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 113,097 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 109,412 miles

Front radiator support corroded.

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 109,412 miles

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

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

Front radiator support corroded.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 98,520 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 87,650 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 82,097 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 82,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,075 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,174 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,031 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 27,449 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,449 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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SJ09 WFX is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ09 WFX, 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 SJ09 WFX registered?

SJ09 WFX is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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