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AP57 SZZ

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,852 mi
Last recorded143,852 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 SZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 143,852 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 143,852 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 138,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 132,178 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 131,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2023 124,138 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 116,332 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 116,332 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 109,569 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 109,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 103,684 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 103,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 97,671 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 97,671 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,907 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 91,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 82,876 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 82,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

light cracking o/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators in places

Fail 16 Feb 2016 76,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

light cracking o/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators in places

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,975 miles

nearside sill cover missing

Fail 17 Feb 2015 65,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside sill cover missing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 55,743 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,565 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,641 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,394 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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AP57 SZZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AP57 SZZ, 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 AP57 SZZ registered?

AP57 SZZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is AP57 SZZ safe to buy?

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