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SL07 COA

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

105,550 mi
Last recorded105,550 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 COA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 105,550 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 96,194 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 96,193 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear 1 of 2 side lights.

Pass 4 May 2018 89,111 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 89,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint anti roll bar linkage (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2017 81,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 4 May 2017 81,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported At front flexi (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 2 May 2017 81,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi section on downpipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Box (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Pinion Seal in Steering rack (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 6 May 2016 73,174 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 73,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

Fail 1 May 2015 64,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 64,285 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,215 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 46,533 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,533 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,634 miles

ref foot brake travel it has met the mot spec,i would rec,md the front brakes to be looked at as it has the pads worn unevenly also the disc is scored

Fail 26 Apr 2012 37,633 miles

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

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

ref foot brake travel it has met the mot spec,i would rec,md the front brakes to be looked at as it has the pads worn unevenly also the disc is scored

Fail 21 Apr 2012 37,508 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

offside brake disc pitted corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 30,480 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,292 miles

offside front tyre slight wear edge of tread,205/55R16W

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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SL07 COA is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 SL07 COA, 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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SL07 COA is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 May 2007.

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