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WJ59 XCW

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,401 mi
Last recorded147,401 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 XCW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 147,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear sidelight out

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 147,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear sidelight out

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 140,244 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 140,244 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 134,797 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 127,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2019 112,967 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mountings starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,085 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s headlamp beam reduced output

Pass 17 Jun 2017 92,810 miles

o/s headlamp poor beam pattern

Fail 10 Jun 2017 92,543 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

o/s headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,787 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,732 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,112 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,128 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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WJ59 XCW is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WJ59 XCW, 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 WJ59 XCW registered?

WJ59 XCW is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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