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AV07 UDL

2007 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,671 mi
Last recorded199,671 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 UDL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 199,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 177,479 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 177,444 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 163,983 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 152,080 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 152,047 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Leak from flexible hose to caliper joint. (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 129,796 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 129,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2015 105,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 84,286 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 65,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread near legal limit

Fail 2 May 2013 65,327 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread near legal limit

Pass 17 May 2012 49,476 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 43,471 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,393 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

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 UDL is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV07 UDL, 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 UDL is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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