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AJ07 LMX

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,762 mi
Last recorded86,762 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 LMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 86,762 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 86,762 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,444 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 81,444 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 78,501 miles

Front Tyres have inner edge wear

Fail 6 Mar 2024 78,501 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyres have inner edge wear

Pass 4 Mar 2023 75,389 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 75,389 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 71,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 64,540 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 64,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 61,121 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and tyre crack/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and tyre crack/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 57,370 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,156 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,865 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,636 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,571 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 27,571 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,754 miles

all wheels curbed

front tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2010 16,966 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 16,964 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LMX is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AJ07 LMX, 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 AJ07 LMX registered?

AJ07 LMX is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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