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AJ07 WJL

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,052 mi
Last recorded109,052 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 109,052 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroding away but not leaking exhaust gases or affecting emissions

Nearside Front Inner constant velocity gaiter deteriorating but not allowing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner tread pattern close to exposing play-advise early replacement

Offside Front Inner constant velocity gaiter deteriorating but not allowing ingress of dirt

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding away but not leaking exhaust gases or affecting emissions

Rear handbrake performance/efficiency just meeting requirement for MOT Test

Pass 18 Apr 2018 100,992 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 100,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Outer sidelight not working

Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,002 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 80,307 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,640 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,293 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,293 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,556 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 42,556 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 31,604 miles

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

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

childseat fitted to nearside rear seat - limited visual inspection only on this seatbelt

Pass 10 May 2011 31,604 miles

childseat fitted to nearside rear seat - limited visual inspection only on this seatbelt

Pass 12 May 2010 24,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WJL is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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