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WEZ 4091

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,912 mi
Last recorded103,912 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEZ 4091
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 103,912 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security radiator lower panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides os/ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides os/ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 103,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security radiator lower panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides os/ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides os/ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 95,469 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

radiator lower support beam corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2024 95,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

radiator lower support beam corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 86,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive both drive shaft oil seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 81,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 77,894 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering tie rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating blistering (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component sweat from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear reflectors damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,668 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,125 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 63,606 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,126 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,246 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 34,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,531 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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WEZ 4091 is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WEZ 4091, 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 WEZ 4091 registered?

WEZ 4091 is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is WEZ 4091 safe to buy?

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