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AG07 KOV

2007 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,700 mi
Last recorded178,700 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG07 KOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 178,700 miles

Nearside Rear shock cover loose

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2025 178,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock cover loose

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 164,902 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 164,902 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 148,629 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 131,389 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 131,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and inner about to expose ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 116,748 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 110,180 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,898 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 88,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,392 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,372 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,848 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,022 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,747 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,903 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,352 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,995 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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AG07 KOV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AG07 KOV, 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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AG07 KOV is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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