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WL59 ERK

2009 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

188,318 mi
Last recorded188,318 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 ERK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 188,318 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damage

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective above axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside sill cover missing

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive serious /dripping almost fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower reflectors damaged

front lower radiator support excess corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorated

handbrake low reserve travel

rear suspension areas corroded / covers fitted

steering rack leak / almost fail

Fail 4 Nov 2024 188,299 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure wiring / plug (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Towbar component defective 13 pin plug (6.1.6 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excess worn inner edges almost through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing damage

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside sill cover missing

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive serious /dripping almost fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower reflectors damaged

front lower radiator support excess corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorated

handbrake low reserve travel

rear suspension areas corroded / covers fitted

steering rack leak / almost fail

Pass 20 Oct 2023 179,363 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower radiator support heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both rear lower reflectors (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 178,967 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower radiator support heavily corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both rear lower reflectors (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 170,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

radiator crossmember support badly corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack arm inner balljoint

Fail 14 Oct 2022 170,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

radiator crossmember support badly corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack arm inner balljoint

Pass 24 Sep 2021 162,404 miles

Front lower radiator support corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 162,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Inner rack arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front lower radiator support corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 155,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

lower radiator support corroded heavily

Fail 30 Sep 2020 155,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM FAR REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

lower radiator support corroded heavily

Pass 23 Sep 2019 144,846 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 144,844 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 132,261 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 132,261 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Both rear hangers broken. exhaust resting on rear subframe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 120,344 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 110,453 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,527 miles

Engine covers fitted

Full Undertrays fitted

Nail in o s rear tyre

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 69,018 miles

Exhaust mountings rusty.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,018 miles

Exhaust mountings rusty.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,225 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,782 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

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

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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WL59 ERK is a 2009 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WL59 ERK, 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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WL59 ERK is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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