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AU07 WTP

2007 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,379 mi
Last recorded154,379 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 WTP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 154,379 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 154,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge + perishing +starting to crack

Pass 6 Sep 2022 145,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 145,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 138,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 128,444 miles

exhaust system is corroded secure and no leaks

Fail 23 Jul 2020 128,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system is corroded secure and no leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2019 113,394 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 105,422 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,405 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,417 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,600 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,454 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 74,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,063 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,637 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 43,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,660 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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AU07 WTP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU07 WTP, 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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AU07 WTP is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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