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SL57 WZA

2007 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,443 mi
Last recorded128,443 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 WZA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 128,443 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2019 128,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

boot unable too be opened at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2017 120,687 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 120,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 113,739 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 113,739 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,423 miles

flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2015 110,423 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,255 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,859 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 87,859 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

exhaust rear hanger bracket burst off

Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,090 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 71,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,737 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,381 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 39,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/S upper tail lamp inop.

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 WZA is a 2007 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SL57 WZA, 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 WZA is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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