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WG09 HXW

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,206 mi
Last recorded121,206 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 HXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 121,206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 116,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot damp in grease

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount has movement

Rear o/s & n/s anti roll bar link rod have play

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2022 116,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Front o/s & n/s tyres tread edges worn bald

Nearside Front Outer cv boot damp in grease

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount has movement

Rear o/s & n/s anti roll bar link rod have play

Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,676 miles

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

Central center exhaust outer skin corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 107,165 miles

Nearside Front repair to cv boot

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 24 Mar 2020 107,165 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front repair to cv boot

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 99,116 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,073 miles

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,151 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly deteriated

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,013 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 52,913 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,913 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,850 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 41,850 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,651 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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WG09 HXW is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG09 HXW, 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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WG09 HXW is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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