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AD57 CAV

2007 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,297 mi
Last recorded46,297 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 CAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,297 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,146 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 37,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 36,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 36,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 33,871 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,008 miles

under tray obstructing view

Fail 9 Nov 2015 30,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

under tray obstructing view

Pass 10 Nov 2014 27,210 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 27,210 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 25,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,384 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 23,769 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 23,756 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 21,299 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 19,856 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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AD57 CAV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD57 CAV, 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 AD57 CAV registered?

AD57 CAV is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is AD57 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 CAV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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