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AD57 MTU

2007 Volvo S40

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,043 mi
Last recorded137,043 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 MTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 137,043 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 137,043 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 121,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 111,844 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 111,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 104,235 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,728 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,293 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off inside risen tread

Fail 21 Feb 2017 86,291 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing off inside risen tread

Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,126 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 66,986 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 55,540 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,084 miles

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres uneven tread

Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,515 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 24,486 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 MTU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD57 MTU, 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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AD57 MTU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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