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AR07 RKX

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

132,869 mi
Last recorded132,869 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 RKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 132,869 miles

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

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

amoking slightly

Fail 24 Jan 2026 132,869 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

amoking slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2025 121,518 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 116,365 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 116,365 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 115,697 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 103,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 21 Nov 2020 92,472 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 85,996 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 85,964 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 81,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 77,430 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 77,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 74,196 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 74,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,344 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 69,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 69,344 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,633 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 64,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,257 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 60,257 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,835 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing (overall tyre worn approx 75% )

Fail 26 Jul 2012 55,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing (overall tyre worn approx 75% )

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,146 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 49,146 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,289 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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AR07 RKX is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AR07 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

AR07 RKX is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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