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AD56 WSZ

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,469 mi
Last recorded81,469 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 WSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 81,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 78,538 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 78,538 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 73,756 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 73,754 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 69,904 miles

back box outer skin corroded

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Nov 2017 69,904 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working both sides (1.4.A.2c)

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

back box outer skin corroded

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,621 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 56,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 46,075 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear light lense damaged but does not effect light operation

slight sidewall damage on nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2014 46,075 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear light lense damaged but does not effect light operation

slight sidewall damage on nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic covers

Fail 27 Jul 2013 36,215 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic covers

Pass 10 May 2013 35,341 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 31,036 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 31,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,052 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 22,427 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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AD56 WSZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AD56 WSZ, 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 AD56 WSZ registered?

AD56 WSZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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