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AY07 WUR

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

158,959 mi
Last recorded158,959 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 WUR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 158,959 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 153,837 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Rear all corroded.

Fail 5 Aug 2025 153,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant level low.

Exhaust corroded.

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

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

Rear all corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2024 148,972 miles

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

Rear suspension components have general corrosion.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 144,700 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 141,121 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 136,782 miles

Offside Front suspension arm bush splitting slightly but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 28 Jul 2020 133,453 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 126,976 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 126,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 117,506 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 108,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,641 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 97,305 miles

During brake test, offside parking brake slow in operation and did not lock out

Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,539 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 80,539 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,503 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,983 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)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 60,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 14 Feb 2011 48,972 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,998 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 35,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AY07 WUR is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WUR, 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 WUR registered?

AY07 WUR is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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