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AJ57 MVO

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,188 mi
Last recorded145,188 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 MVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 145,188 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 135,325 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 135,325 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 127,453 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 118,870 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 3 Sep 2018 110,648 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight wear/fluffing & fraying. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel. Adjustment may be required.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,654 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 104,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 88,520 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 88,520 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer showing signs of corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,516 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,710 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 67,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 61,030 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 54,198 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 54,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AJ57 MVO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MVO, 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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What year was AJ57 MVO registered?

AJ57 MVO is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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