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AY07 WUP

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,959 mi
Last recorded124,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 WUP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 124,959 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 124,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 107,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked/perished, replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 107,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked/perished, replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked/perished, replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 97,366 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 97,366 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 96,554 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 95,542 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 94,559 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 93,578 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 92,684 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 90,993 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 89,689 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 88,493 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,687 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 85,444 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 85,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 23 Feb 2013 56,849 miles

windscreen wiper blades smearing.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 47,869 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,398 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 34,636 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,636 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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AY07 WUP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AY07 WUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY07 WUP registered?

AY07 WUP is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2007.

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