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AJ07 KYB

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,152 mi
Last recorded114,152 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 KYB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 114,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 110,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 104,619 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 102,116 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 102,114 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 98,289 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 87,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 81,765 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 81,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 May 2017 72,189 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 65,854 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 59,655 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 53,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,151 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 43,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

emission limits were tested and met but DSM could not register the reading

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,685 miles

emission limits were tested and met but DSM could not register the reading

Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,663 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 32,281 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,281 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,681 miles

both rear tyre just starting to perish and crack in tread

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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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AJ07 KYB is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ07 KYB, 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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AJ07 KYB is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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