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AP07 UMG

2007 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

165,328 mi
Last recorded165,328 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo V40135,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 UMG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 165,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 165,328 miles

ADVISE FRONT NO PLATE

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 165,328 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

ADVISE FRONT NO PLATE

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 160,158 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm bushes worn but not excessively

Fail 24 Sep 2019 160,158 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm bushes worn but not excessively

Pass 21 Sep 2018 156,327 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

exhaust corroded

n/s/f c.v boot cracked but not allowing the ingression of dirt into joint

n/s/r road wheel has damage to outer rim

Pass 22 Sep 2017 150,338 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 150,337 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 142,826 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking, ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 142,826 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking, ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.5.C.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 136,796 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 136,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 135,554 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 135,551 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 135,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OIL LIGHT FLASHING ON

Pass 22 Nov 2013 131,645 miles

REAR PADS WORN

Fail 22 Nov 2013 131,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

REAR PADS WORN

Pass 8 Nov 2012 126,183 miles

The front discs are worn and corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 121,524 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 121,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 113,984 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions to clean

o/s/f headlamp weak beam

Pass 11 May 2010 84,726 miles

emissions to clean for smoke tester to read

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deterioate

small cut in near side front tyre side wall and starting to wear on inner edge

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AP07 UMG is a 2007 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2007 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 135,551 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP07 UMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP07 UMG is a 2007 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 May 2007.

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