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AJ57 WJL

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,317 mi
Last recorded104,317 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 WJL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 104,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 97,084 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 97,084 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 93,233 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,857 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 84,222 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge feathered / wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,859 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,433 miles

Central exhaust box has corrosion on outer skin

Pass 20 Dec 2017 77,071 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 74,562 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,064 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,785 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 55,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,532 miles

nail n/s rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,784 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 26,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WJL is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WJL, 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 WJL registered?

AJ57 WJL is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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