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DE07 KPJ

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

175,644 mi
Last recorded175,644 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 KPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 175,644 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle / all steering + suspension corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2020 168,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 164,328 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 164,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 154,362 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 154,362 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 144,034 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 117,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 95,204 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worng inside edge.

o/s/f tyre worng inside edge.

o/s/r tyre worng inside edge.

Pass 23 May 2015 95,197 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worng inside edge.

o/s/f tyre worng inside edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,587 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,841 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,619 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,192 miles

N/s rear tyre outer sidewall piece missing not down to cords or bracing .

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DE07 KPJ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DE07 KPJ, 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 DE07 KPJ registered?

DE07 KPJ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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