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AJ57 HYL

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,330 mi
Last recorded127,330 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 HYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 127,330 miles

Offside Rear tyre 2mm tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

some play in n/s/f ball joint

some wear to o/s/f wishbone rear bush

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Fail 4 Aug 2026 127,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

some play in n/s/f ball joint

some wear to o/s/f wishbone rear bush

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2025 115,434 miles

n/s headlamp brightness output slightly weak

n/s/f suspension arm rear bushes separating/weakening

o/s/r tyre 3mm

slight wear to rear lower control arm bushes + trailing arm bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2024 96,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge and on limit - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 96,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge and on limit - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,055 miles

oil sweating around steering rack

rear indicator fading colour

some wear to n/s/f wishbone rear bush

Fail 23 Aug 2023 82,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil sweating around steering rack

rear indicator fading colour

some wear to n/s/f wishbone rear bush

Pass 4 Aug 2022 73,363 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 70,066 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 66,388 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,707 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,907 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 50,668 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,545 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 38,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 28,872 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 25,147 miles

NSR tyre outter side wall scrubbed by curb

Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,808 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 20,808 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 17,379 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2010 13,578 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 HYL is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYL, 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 HYL is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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