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AD07 HWJ

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,941 mi
Last recorded109,941 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 HWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 109,941 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lens damaged, but not affecting light output

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 109,694 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lens damaged, but not affecting light output

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 97,819 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 97,819 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Outline marker lamp not working both sides front (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working n/s/r (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 87,116 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 78,566 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 69,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full seatbelt inspection

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 58,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing

Fail 26 May 2015 58,451 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing

Pass 28 May 2014 48,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nsf tyre perished

Osr tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 41,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Ns repeater lens broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 33,003 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 May 2012 33,002 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,934 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 25,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front pads low

Oil leak on engine

Oil level low

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 May 2010 19,043 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2010 19,043 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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AD07 HWJ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AD07 HWJ, 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 AD07 HWJ registered?

AD07 HWJ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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