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DE57 UCD

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

171,094 mi
Last recorded171,094 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 UCD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 171,094 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both heavily worn on inner edges and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust is rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2022 171,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both heavily worn on inner edges and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust is rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2020 167,380 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 167,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 159,445 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 159,366 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 152,196 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 152,196 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Mar 2018 151,793 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted buckled tyre or rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

air bag service light on

Pass 23 Feb 2017 133,901 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 133,894 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

boot lid will not open for internal inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2015 128,521 miles

Offside oil weep

exhaust system rusted

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

o/s/r quarter panel damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2015 128,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s o/s (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror indicator lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault abs lamp displayed (5.4.2)

Offside oil weep

exhaust system rusted

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

o/s/r quarter panel damaged

Pass 14 May 2014 120,995 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 113,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 105,031 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 105,031 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 94,002 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 94,002 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,664 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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DE57 UCD is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DE57 UCD, 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 DE57 UCD registered?

DE57 UCD is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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