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AJ57 ZYM

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,036 mi
Last recorded95,036 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ZYM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 95,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 89,215 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 89,215 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 86,041 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 86,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 83,680 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 83,673 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,009 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 80,000 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,178 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 76,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 70,510 miles

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2018 58,584 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 49,176 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 45,163 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,934 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,366 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,782 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 30,381 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 26,650 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 19,717 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 ZYM is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

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

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