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WL09 WNF

2009 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

274,169 mi
Last recorded274,169 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 WNF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 274,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 266,388 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 266,388 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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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WL09 WNF is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WL09 WNF, 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 WL09 WNF registered?

WL09 WNF is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is WL09 WNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL09 WNF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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