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WF09 WTC

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,852 mi
Last recorded148,852 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 WTC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 148,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 144,441 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 144,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 140,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 140,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 134,331 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 130,259 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2019 124,730 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 117,628 miles

Central BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 117,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 107,812 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

both rear trailing arm bush's have slight movement in the bush

Pass 18 Aug 2016 97,418 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VIEW (MOT FAIL)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,147 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2015 86,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and both rear wheel valve stems deteriated

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,832 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 32,662 miles

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

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

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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WF09 WTC is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WF09 WTC, 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 WF09 WTC registered?

WF09 WTC is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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