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AJ57 ZXU

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,921 mi
Last recorded76,921 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,921 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 76,921 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour rear both (4.4.3 (a))

All position lamps not working front both (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding osf (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear lower arms corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2018 76,276 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,805 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,049 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,000 miles

keep an eye on the 4 tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,636 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,328 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,773 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 ZXU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

AJ57 ZXU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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