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AP57 XGN

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,316 mi
Last recorded120,316 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 120,316 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and connected parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s LIMITS (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and connected parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 3 Dec 2024 119,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 119,074 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 114,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged temp tape repair (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casings broken away also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 114,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Emissions only just meet required reading

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tail light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged temp tape repair (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casings broken away also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,556 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect due to the rear discs that are worn (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 109,556 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked and taped over but showing white light to the rear (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect due to the rear discs that are worn (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 105,174 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Fail 17 Dec 2021 105,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 1 Dec 2020 100,067 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 100,067 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 96,345 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 91,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 91,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 86,579 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 86,559 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 84,016 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 84,016 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,474 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroding/wearing + nsf hanging on slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,982 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,072 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 60,072 miles

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

front tyre wearing inner edges, rears uneven wear to inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2011 48,622 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,282 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 XGN is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XGN, 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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AP57 XGN is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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