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AJ57 PLX

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,996 mi
Last recorded124,996 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 PLX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 124,996 miles

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

Central Rear Coil spring worn Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Offside Door mirror indicator lens missing.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 109,185 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 100,661 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear inner sidewall damaged

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,813 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filer hose damp to tank

Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,579 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,609 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 45,609 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 35,188 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,942 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,692 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 PLX is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

AJ57 PLX is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is AJ57 PLX safe to buy?

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