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WX09 PHU

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,507 mi
Last recorded110,507 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX09 PHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 110,507 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 110,503 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 98,923 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine oil level on minimum.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. 205/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at base of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. 205/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at base of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level on minimum.

Fail 9 Feb 2024 98,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine oil level on minimum.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. 205/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at base of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. 205/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at base of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level on minimum.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,423 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 82,059 miles

Front both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2021 72,212 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,887 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 54,800 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 48,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,253 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 34,066 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,157 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 21,690 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 17,001 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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WX09 PHU is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WX09 PHU, 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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WX09 PHU is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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