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AE07 EMJ

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,334 mi
Last recorded149,334 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE07 EMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 149,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 149,243 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides, Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil and weakened damping effort (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 139,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Fail 11 Apr 2018 139,543 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front drive shaft inner coupling gaiter split

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 139,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front drive shaft inner coupling gaiter split

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 127,607 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 120,838 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 110,429 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,968 miles

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

Offside Front 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 21 Mar 2013 93,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear wheel slight distortion

Fail 19 Mar 2013 93,538 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,938 miles

nearside rear wheel bent on the inside edge

rearside rear tyre misshaped and worn uneven

Fail 16 Mar 2012 86,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel bent on the inside edge

rearside rear tyre misshaped and worn uneven

Pass 8 Mar 2011 78,663 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,678 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 57,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AE07 EMJ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AE07 EMJ, 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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AE07 EMJ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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