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SJ07 HSL

2007 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,186 mi
Last recorded165,186 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 HSL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 165,186 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective damage (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 163,061 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 159,815 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 152,865 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 135,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 113,636 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 99,637 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2015 85,237 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,237 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,771 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 77,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,059 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 63,059 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2012 50,392 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 50,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,543 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 27 Jul 2010 21,330 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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SJ07 HSL is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SJ07 HSL, 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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SJ07 HSL is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 August 2007.

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