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AJ07 SYC

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,334 mi
Last recorded133,334 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 SYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 133,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 133,332 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 115,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 99,374 miles

exhaust corroded

noise from engine

Fail 27 Apr 2018 99,374 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

noise from engine

Pass 29 Apr 2017 82,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,166 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer is corroded

front and rear discs are slightly worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2015 51,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 47,812 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges and cracking on tread

Fail 19 Apr 2013 44,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges and cracking on tread

Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,539 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 39,539 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 38,051 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 12 May 2011 38,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,766 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 SYC is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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The MOT history for AJ07 SYC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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