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AU07 XKZ

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,211 mi
Last recorded148,211 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 XKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 148,211 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside outer and inner driveshaft gaiters deteriorating

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both exhaust boxes outer skins corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2025 142,578 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 137,925 miles

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

exhaust centre and rear sections corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2023 130,511 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 130,097 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 121,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 109,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2020 102,546 miles

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

Silencer deteriorated

Undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,927 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking.

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 84,963 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,574 miles

exhaust rear silencer degraded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,580 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,795 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,975 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)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2014 56,975 miles

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

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,894 miles

offside front tyre worn on innner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2012 40,273 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,273 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,761 miles

brake fluid level warning light on (level ok)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,449 miles

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

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

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 XKZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XKZ, 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 AU07 XKZ registered?

AU07 XKZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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