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WK09 XPO

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,429 mi
Last recorded110,429 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 XPO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 110,429 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 101,119 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 97,011 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 90,167 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

park brake reading o/s/r low

Pass 2 Jun 2021 81,248 miles

Front tyres cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2020 77,630 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,187 miles

Front front lower cross member rusty

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s lower wishbones cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 72,078 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2019 72,078 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,077 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 64,034 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,324 miles

Rear slight surface rust

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,424 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,515 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 40,793 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,271 miles

Plastic over sills fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,099 miles

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

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

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 XPO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 WK09 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

WK09 XPO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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