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DA07 NLE

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,446 mi
Last recorded128,446 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 NLE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 128,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces of discs heavily deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 115,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 115,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 102,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 18 Dec 2023 102,720 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 13 Dec 2022 94,777 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 94,777 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 90,351 miles

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))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 90,351 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 87,344 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 87,344 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 84,409 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 80,698 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 77,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16V (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 72,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn at outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 72,315 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn at outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 67,816 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,482 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 60,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 39,819 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,700 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 15,296 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 14,230 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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DA07 NLE 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 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 DA07 NLE, 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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DA07 NLE is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2007.

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