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DA56 SFE

2007 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,872 mi
Last recorded183,872 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 SFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2022 183,872 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2021 170,748 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 170,637 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 155,741 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 145,328 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,944 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 60,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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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DA56 SFE is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA56 SFE, 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

How do I check the history of DA56 SFE?

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What year was DA56 SFE registered?

DA56 SFE is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 February 2007.

Is DA56 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA56 SFE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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