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AF57 VGJ

2007 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,507 mi
Last recorded139,507 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 139,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 134,363 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 134,362 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 129,009 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 122,434 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 122,434 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 116,832 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged slightly (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 112,394 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 106,353 miles

Rear tyres feathering slightly on inner shoulders

Pass 17 Sep 2018 95,457 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around steering column/rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 85,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has signs of impact damage at spring cup

Nearside Windscreen wiper has small split in blade leaving minor water trail

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,446 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Service lamp indicates service overdue

Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,704 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 61,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,740 miles

BOTH rear tyres have stepped tread on inner edges.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 16,839 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,526 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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AF57 VGJ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AF57 VGJ, 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 AF57 VGJ registered?

AF57 VGJ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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