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WF09 WTK

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,542 mi
Last recorded108,542 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 WTK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 108,542 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 105,082 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 105,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 98,557 miles

Central Front Lower Central Front Lower radiator mount crossbar corroded

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and and around rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose as well ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2024 98,556 miles

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

Central Front Lower Central Front Lower radiator mount crossbar corroded

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and and around rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose as well ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2023 91,687 miles

Central Front Lower radiator mount crossbar corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2023 91,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 91,686 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 89,581 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,527 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 85,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 83,397 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 81,348 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 79,469 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,838 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 76,837 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 66,888 miles

Nearside Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 May 2013 57,045 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 57,045 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2012 36,853 miles

Offside 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 WTK is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF09 WTK, 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 WTK registered?

WF09 WTK is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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