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AD56 XGC

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,366 mi
Last recorded110,366 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 XGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 110,366 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive At lower bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 110,260 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive At lower bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 109,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 105,113 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 95,925 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 87,855 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,247 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 69,492 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 69,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 60,844 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sill cover / engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,970 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brake pads wearing low

both rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks coroded and have a slight lip

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks have a slight lip

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,123 miles

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,104 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,623 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,062 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 XGC is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AD56 XGC, 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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AD56 XGC is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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