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AJ57 WJU

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,058 mi
Last recorded142,058 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 WJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 142,058 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 130,273 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 130,273 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour ns & os (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 121,274 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 116,713 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 108,271 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 101,880 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 96,378 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,632 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 82,884 miles

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

exhaust heat shield fell at rear

Fail 13 Jan 2016 82,822 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust heat shield fell at rear

Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,926 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,052 miles

nearside windscreen cracked.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,570 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 54,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 40,668 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 31,214 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

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 WJU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ57 WJU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AJ57 WJU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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