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SL57 GUJ

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,109 mi
Last recorded120,109 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 GUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 120,109 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 108,869 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 106,570 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,354 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,350 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 95,055 miles

middle and rear silencer casings deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2019 91,291 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,195 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear 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 19 Feb 2016 63,963 miles

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened wear on front discs (3.5.1n)

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 63,962 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators showing white light to rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened wear on front discs (3.5.1n)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake pads worn unevenly

battery moves on its fixings but is secure

both front position lamps appear slightly blue in colour

exhaust system corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,372 miles

headlamp washers inopp

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 54,372 miles

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

headlamp washers inopp

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,405 miles

corrosion on rear silencer

some light scoring to drivers windscreen

Fail 29 Aug 2013 47,265 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on rear silencer

some light scoring to drivers windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2012 41,335 miles

backbox corroded slightly

slight cracking osr tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2011 32,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,972 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,362 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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SL57 GUJ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL57 GUJ, 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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SL57 GUJ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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