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SL57 RKJ

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,209 mi
Last recorded92,209 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 RKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 92,209 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 87,354 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 82,395 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 80,193 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 79,576 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 78,553 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 78,549 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 76,884 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,593 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 75,590 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,682 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 73,676 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 71,712 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 69,195 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,267 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,515 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,574 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 50,574 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 RKJ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL57 RKJ registered?

SL57 RKJ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is SL57 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL57 RKJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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