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AD57 FKV

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,814 mi
Last recorded101,814 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 FKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 101,814 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 95,348 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 95,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 85,338 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 85,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearmost bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 70,140 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 70,140 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 63,776 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 63,776 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 63,062 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 62,842 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 62,319 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 62,296 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,232 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,216 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 62,208 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,973 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 61,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,734 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 54,981 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,569 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 36,919 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,919 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,385 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 FKV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKV, 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 FKV registered?

AD57 FKV is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2007.

Is AD57 FKV safe to buy?

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