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22 UKL

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

176,756 mi
Last recorded176,756 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 UKL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 176,756 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 170,695 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 163,100 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 154,061 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 145,652 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 137,484 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 130,268 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 122,828 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 115,170 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,968 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 96,742 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,215 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,665 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 76,665 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,658 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,778 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes require inspection

front and rear brake disc's slightly worn/lipped

sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect underneath

Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,882 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 60,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,460 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 60,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,911 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 42,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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22 UKL is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 82,406 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 22 UKL, 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 19 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 22 UKL registered?

22 UKL is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is 22 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 22 UKL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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