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AJ57 ZXP

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,109 mi
Last recorded118,109 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 118,109 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2019 118,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2018 99,158 miles

'bonnet open' light illuminated

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

Nearside Front brake disc shows signs of over heating

Oil leak

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

front wheel bearing slightly noisey - could not be identified on ramp

Fail 26 May 2018 99,157 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

'bonnet open' light illuminated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc shows signs of over heating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 May 2017 81,726 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 62,099 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but still serviceable

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 14 May 2016 62,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but still serviceable

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 28 May 2015 45,049 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 42,449 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,258 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 37,230 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,214 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,539 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 21,299 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 ZXP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZXP, 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 ZXP is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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