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WJ09 FOP

2009 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,084 mi
Last recorded119,084 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 FOP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 119,084 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 119,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 110,850 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 101,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Travel in parking brake

Fail 13 Nov 2020 101,518 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Travel in parking brake

Pass 20 Nov 2019 94,981 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 86,361 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s & o/s rear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 86,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s & o/s rear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 77,967 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,667 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 67,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,489 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,505 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,811 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,501 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,013 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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WJ09 FOP is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 WJ09 FOP, 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 WJ09 FOP registered?

WJ09 FOP is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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