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AV07 OTZ

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,741 mi
Last recorded100,741 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 OTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 100,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,769 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,539 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 96,066 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 91,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 88,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,319 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front and n/s rear valve stems perishing

Fail 6 Jun 2017 86,319 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both front and n/s rear valve stems perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,955 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 83,761 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 May 2016 83,760 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,589 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 70,159 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,250 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,117 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,597 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,838 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,141 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)

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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AV07 OTZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV07 OTZ, 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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AV07 OTZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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