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AJ57 FVD

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,216 mi
Last recorded136,216 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 FVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 136,216 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2026 136,216 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 131,618 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 131,618 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 125,633 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 125,633 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 115,814 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 115,814 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 113,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 110,432 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 107,142 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 103,270 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 103,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 99,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,323 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,961 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,516 miles

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 70,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,344 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 FVD is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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