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AR07 CZH

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,472 mi
Last recorded95,472 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 CZH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 95,472 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 95,423 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 88,774 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 85,091 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,971 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 78,165 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 78,157 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 72,463 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,075 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 67,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,034 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2015 63,026 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs corroding

warning light on dash anit-skid service

Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,777 miles

anti-skid light on

front brake pads look low

rear brake pads look low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

anti-skid light on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,094 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 25,642 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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AR07 CZH is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AR07 CZH, 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 AR07 CZH registered?

AR07 CZH is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 June 2007.

Is AR07 CZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 CZH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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