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DF57 VSO

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,824 mi
Last recorded137,824 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 VSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 137,824 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 137,812 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 131,060 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 120,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 101,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 94,612 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 94,612 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 92,574 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,913 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 82,913 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 69,667 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished, nearside worn low on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2016 69,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished, nearside worn low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 58,549 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,433 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside headlight aim at lowest level - adjuster not working

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 35,004 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 35,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

cut in ns/r tyre.

font brake pads low.

nail in os/r tyre.

os/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 25,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 25,996 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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DF57 VSO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF57 VSO, 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 DF57 VSO registered?

DF57 VSO is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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