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SJ09 WFZ

2009 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,837 mi
Last recorded108,837 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 108,837 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boith sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 108,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boith sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 98,096 miles

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

Offside Front oil smudge on engine

Pass 5 Nov 2021 90,616 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 90,616 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,265 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 87,264 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 85,040 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 85,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 79,981 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,517 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,831 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,733 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (front arm rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 52,861 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 38,228 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,644 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 WFZ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WFZ, 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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SJ09 WFZ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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