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AF07 EWO

2007 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

216,214 mi
Last recorded216,214 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 EWO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 216,214 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 205,571 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Side skirts/ sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 29 Sep 2022 186,655 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Side skirts/ sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 166,272 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 148,525 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 122,639 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 103,681 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Apr 2018 103,675 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,649 miles

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

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

oil leak

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 88,649 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,814 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,197 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,269 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 63,269 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 51,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2011 46,420 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 27 May 2011 46,420 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 28 May 2010 40,665 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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AF07 EWO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF07 EWO, 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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AF07 EWO is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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