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B8 FWA

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,657 mi
Last recorded49,657 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 FWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 49,657 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 49,431 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 49,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 48,619 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 48,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 47,837 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 46,897 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 46,224 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 45,455 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 44,731 miles

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

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

oil leak from gear box

Pass 7 May 2015 43,892 miles

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

oil leak o/s drive shaft gear box seal

Pass 2 May 2014 43,061 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,352 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,751 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,746 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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B8 FWA is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B8 FWA, 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 B8 FWA registered?

B8 FWA is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2007.

Is B8 FWA safe to buy?

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