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WP09 BJY

2009 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,607 mi
Last recorded66,607 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 BJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 66,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 59,277 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 51,845 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 51,610 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,633 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 49,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 1 Jun 2021 38,146 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 38,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 32,833 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 31,405 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 31,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 28,670 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 27,033 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 23,079 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 23,079 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 18,648 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 12,786 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 5,313 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 4,028 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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WP09 BJY is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WP09 BJY, 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 WP09 BJY registered?

WP09 BJY is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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The MOT history for WP09 BJY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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