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WK09 KCU

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,893 mi
Last recorded118,893 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 KCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 118,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 113,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 107,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 107,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 102,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 95,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 79,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to deteriorate

covers fitted not all parts seen

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,929 miles

covers fitted not all parts seen

surface corrosion showing on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 6 Mar 2018 70,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

covers fitted not all parts seen

surface corrosion showing on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,228 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

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

under trays fitted not all parts seen

Pass 10 Mar 2016 53,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc is slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 46,923 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 38,924 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inside edges

rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 7 May 2014 38,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inside edges

rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 2 May 2013 31,609 miles

Unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 2 May 2012 23,122 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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WK09 KCU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WK09 KCU, 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 WK09 KCU registered?

WK09 KCU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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