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WG09 UPJ

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,518 mi
Last recorded53,518 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 UPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 53,518 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 52,010 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 47,512 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 43,954 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 43,954 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 42,966 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 42,648 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 42,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 41,826 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 40,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,382 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,634 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 32,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 30,332 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2015 27,603 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 19,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Jun 2012 15,229 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 UPJ is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG09 UPJ, 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 WG09 UPJ registered?

WG09 UPJ is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is WG09 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG09 UPJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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