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AU07 XMB

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

191,564 mi
Last recorded191,564 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 191,564 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 180,625 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 180,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 152,617 miles

centre exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

engine and underbody covers fitted

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Feb 2016 152,617 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

centre exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

engine and underbody covers fitted

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 5 Feb 2015 129,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear light lense cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2014 104,415 miles

nearside rear tyre is castleated on the inside edge

Fail 15 Jan 2014 104,415 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

nearside rear tyre is castleated on the inside edge

Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,856 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 76,614 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,614 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 68,467 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,551 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 58,550 miles

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

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

rear child seats fitted , belts not checked

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 XMB is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU07 XMB, 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 XMB is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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