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AJ07 SYA

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,320 mi
Last recorded154,320 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 SYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 154,320 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 139,336 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 139,330 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 127,563 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 115,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 102,231 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 92,980 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,172 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,397 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 78,397 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,472 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 61,970 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 61,970 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2013 48,404 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,849 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,068 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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AJ07 SYA is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

AJ07 SYA is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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