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SL07 TTO

2007 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,249 mi
Last recorded153,249 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 TTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 153,249 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 153,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached not fitted correctly (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 139,297 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 126,980 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 126,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 108,499 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 108,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

fumes inside car

n/s rear tail lamp out less than 50%

Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,751 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 91,751 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 86,955 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 81,397 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 81,397 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,703 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 77,703 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,089 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,419 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 59,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

offside front orange marker light inop

Fail 25 Apr 2012 49,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,725 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)

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,382 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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SL07 TTO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TTO, 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 TTO is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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