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SL07 VTC

2007 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,418 mi
Last recorded144,418 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 VTC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 144,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 144,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 140,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 140,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 126,580 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 126,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50r17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 124,810 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 20 Nov 2020 124,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 14 Nov 2019 116,085 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt TWO FITTED IN THE REAR ()

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 14 Nov 2019 116,085 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt TWO FITTED IN THE REAR ()

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,858 miles

BOTH REAR AND N/S FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHED AND WORN UNEVEN

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 14 Nov 2017 102,472 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Offside HAND BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE AND THE PERFORMANCE IS LOWER

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 14 Nov 2017 102,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Offside HAND BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE AND THE PERFORMANCE IS LOWER

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Nov 2016 94,690 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,393 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,145 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 81,145 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 70,728 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 70,728 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,077 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,700 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)

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 VTC is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL07 VTC, 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 VTC is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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