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AJ07 LNF

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,398 mi
Last recorded120,398 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 LNF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 120,398 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2026 120,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 119,205 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 118,575 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 118,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 116,350 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 113,046 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Feb 2022 113,046 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 109,757 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 109,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 103,698 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,699 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ns and os (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil level low

Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

engine management light on

front wipers smear slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2017 87,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

engine management light on

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,778 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,216 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT WING PANEL AND BUMPER PANEL BEEN DAMAGED

Pass 30 May 2014 61,035 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 30 May 2014 61,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

0FFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 31 May 2013 52,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,335 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,895 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,163 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

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 LNF is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LNF, 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 LNF is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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