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AV57 EXS

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,611 mi
Last recorded118,611 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 EXS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 118,611 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords looks like stones inside benefit given (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 116,239 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 116,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 112,807 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 112,699 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 110,570 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 107,681 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 107,681 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 102,320 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 102,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 98,083 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,679 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 93,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 87,628 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 87,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 81,769 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 81,768 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,966 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 74,964 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2012 63,945 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,329 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Fail 16 Sep 2011 44,320 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,242 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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AV57 EXS is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV57 EXS, 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 AV57 EXS registered?

AV57 EXS is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is AV57 EXS safe to buy?

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