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DE07 RVL

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,461 mi
Last recorded80,461 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 RVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 80,461 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 80,418 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 78,983 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,051 miles

Central Exhaust silencer outer case deteriorating,

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 74,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer outer case deteriorating,

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 68,433 miles

Rear silencer outer case starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Feb 2022 68,428 miles

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

Rear silencer outer case starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,721 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 61,602 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,579 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 52,843 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 45,932 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,352 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 35,412 miles

Both rear tyres have perished and are starting to crack.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 28,607 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,967 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,220 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 26 Apr 2011 18,134 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,040 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 14,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RVL is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RVL, 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 DE07 RVL?

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What year was DE07 RVL registered?

DE07 RVL is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is DE07 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE07 RVL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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