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LC02 VOL

2007 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests45 (36 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,125 mi
Last recorded159,125 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo V40135,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 VOL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

36 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 159,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 158,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 128,320 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 155,464 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 152,493 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 122,969 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 147,703 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 147,703 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 117,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 144,577 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 112,655 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 141,099 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 108,504 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 108,504 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 138,842 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 97,524 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 130,306 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,660 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 82,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight inner edge ware

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2017 82,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight inner edge ware

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2017 104,187 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,712 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

damage to n/s/f sidewall of tyre but no cords or ply exposed

n/s/f indicator unit damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2016 77,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

damage to n/s/f sidewall of tyre but no cords or ply exposed

n/s/f indicator unit damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 93,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,301 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 63,301 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,777 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 82,777 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,662 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 74,005 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 48,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,179 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 16 Mar 2013 62,230 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,509 miles

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

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,391 miles

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

mounting plate loose on o/s of the engine

n/s rear engine mounting loose

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,615 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,081 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE & ON LEGAL LIMIT

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,131 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,120 miles

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

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

airbag light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,289 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,376 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,266 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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LC02 VOL is a 2007 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 135,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC02 VOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC02 VOL is a 2007 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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