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AX07 LXU

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

185,339 mi
Last recorded185,339 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX07 LXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 185,339 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 185,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 183,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 181,776 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 181,776 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 180,361 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 180,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 175,438 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 175,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 173,885 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))

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

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

rear exhaust has separation of outer skin

Pass 25 Jan 2020 169,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 164,333 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 164,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 160,717 miles

Exhaust emitting smoke on acceleration but not to a degree of failure.

Front Both front tyres are worn smooth on outer edges & aged on side walls

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limit (2mm) and age cracked tread

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively juddering when applied on the RBT (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front dip beam pattern is dimmer than the nearside

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to limit (3mm) and aged

Rear Rear exhaust box is corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2017 157,225 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Offside Front head light aim paten dim

Offside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

engine warning light on

Fail 26 Jan 2017 157,217 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Offside Front head light aim paten dim

Offside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

engine warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2016 154,683 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jan 2016 154,669 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2015 151,979 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 149,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 144,904 miles

N/s/f Tyre Low Inner Edge

Nail in offside front tyre

O/s/f Tyre V.low Inner Edge

rear inner pads low (BORDERLINE PASS)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 144,904 miles

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

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

N/s/f Tyre Low Inner Edge

Nail in offside front tyre

O/s/f Tyre V.low Inner Edge

Rear Inner Pads Low

Pass 3 Aug 2011 138,070 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 138,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 123,187 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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AX07 LXU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AX07 LXU, 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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AX07 LXU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 August 2007.

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