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AJ07 WHZ

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,296 mi
Last recorded161,296 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 WHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 161,296 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 61,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 150,516 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has little or no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

centre exhaust silencer is corroded

plastic under sill covers,engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 19 Oct 2020 150,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has little or no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (stepped) 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.8mm, various small cuts in tread 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust silencer is corroded

plastic under sill covers,engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 9 Oct 2019 142,724 miles

215/45r18

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

under body panels fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2019 142,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus cut in tread cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

215/45r18

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

under body panels fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 129,052 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Fail 8 Jun 2018 128,863 miles

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

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

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 29 Jun 2017 117,755 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both have worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 106,414 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,731 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 94,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 84,305 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,151 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,806 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,470 miles

front discs starting to rust

rear discs starting to rust

Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,550 miles

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

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 WHZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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