2009 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · DK09 WWY
2009 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 140,428 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK09 WWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2024
- 140,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK09 WWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo S40 (DK09 WWY) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DK09 WWY Mileage History
- 25/04/2022126,572 mi
- 19/04/2023133,354 mi+6,782 mi
- 19/04/2023133,354 mi
- 17/04/2024140,428 mi+7,074 mi
- 17/04/2024140,428 mi
Average of roughly 6,998 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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