MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened CORROSION STARTED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear EXHAUST CENTRE BOX OUTER SKIN COMING AWAY
Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed STARTING TO FRAY ON EDGES (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION STARTED ON BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened CORROSION STARTED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear EXHAUST CENTRE BOX OUTER SKIN COMING AWAY
Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed STARTING TO FRAY ON EDGES (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION STARTED ON BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH FRONT . (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
CAM BELT HISTORY?
HORN DOESN'T SOUND AS IT SHOULD,POSSIBLE ON THE WAY OUT.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NEW BULB REQUIRED SOON. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured REQUIRES NEW BULB SOON. (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SMALL HOLE IN NSF OUTER CV RUBBER ,REPLACE SOON.
SOME FIXINGS MISSING FROM ENGINE UNDER TRAY.
UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front driving lamp not working
Nearside Rear child seat fitted adult belts not fully checked
Nearside Front driving lamp not working
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted adult belts not fully checked
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front tyres inner edges worn
exhaust backbox corroded
Rear Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Covers on sills
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wet day
cover under engine
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ57 ATO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 AJ57 ATO, 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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AJ57 ATO is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2007.
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