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AD57 CVE

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,002 mi
Last recorded96,002 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 CVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 96,002 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 93,414 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 91,036 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 91,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 85,616 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 85,501 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexis section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

first exhaust box baffles loose

Pass 29 Nov 2021 80,018 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 79,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,223 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 68,610 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 63,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 60,354 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,735 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,992 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4000 to 5000 miles (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 52,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4000 to 5000 miles (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 46,882 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,088 miles

centre section of exhaust deteriorating

Fail 1 Nov 2013 42,079 miles

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

centre section of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,471 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,433 miles

both front tyres low on inside edge.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 31,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres low on inside edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 23,118 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 CVE is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD57 CVE, 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 CVE registered?

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

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