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DE57 ZTO

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,367 mi
Last recorded85,367 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 ZTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,367 miles

Both front suspension wishbone bushes are deteriorated slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,001 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted top and bottom

Fail 20 Aug 2016 78,922 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door trim missing and trim poppers are sticking out and broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working outer wing mirror unit damaged has tape covering most of the bulb and does not work (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking injector number four area under plastic top engine cover (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall where chalked 205 50 zr 17 98 w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both the rear alloy wheels have distorted bead rims

child seats fitted nsr outer and osr outer

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear silencer is corroded

the nsr tyre is stepping on the inner shoulder and has a small cut in the tread area

Fail 5 Aug 2016 78,406 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut deep enough to reach ply/cords but not in excess of 25mm

Offside Rear tyre cuts and splits plus sidewall damage

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid prs (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 55,927 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 55,902 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 41,120 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,107 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 28,107 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 16,934 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 ZTO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZTO, 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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DE57 ZTO is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 December 2007.

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