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AJ57 ATO

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,736 mi
Last recorded156,736 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ATO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 156,736 miles

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))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 156,682 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 150,544 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 143,949 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 137,756 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 137,676 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 132,003 miles

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.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 123,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 114,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 114,824 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 104,794 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 104,537 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 94,307 miles

Nearside Front driving lamp not working

Nearside Rear child seat fitted adult belts not fully checked

Fail 23 Jan 2016 94,307 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,242 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,052 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 62,052 miles

Rear Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 50,749 miles

Covers on sills

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

wet day

Pass 10 Sep 2011 41,174 miles

cover under engine

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,006 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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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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