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WF09 WUE

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,915 mi
Last recorded179,915 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 WUE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 179,915 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 179,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 170,974 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 162,921 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 151,750 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 143,660 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 134,728 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 134,728 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 127,879 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 127,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 116,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,106 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,829 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 75,829 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiperblades starting to smear screen

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges of tread

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

rear inner brake pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing unevenly and starting to perish

Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,323 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,578 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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WF09 WUE is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF09 WUE registered?

WF09 WUE is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is WF09 WUE safe to buy?

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