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SL57 XKS

2007 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,826 mi
Last recorded42,826 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 XKS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 42,826 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2025 42,826 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible badly cracked, affecting lettering (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 38,811 miles

Rear All rear bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 38,811 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear bulbs white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear All rear bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 34,105 miles

Dampness on front sub-frame

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 34,105 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Dampness on front sub-frame

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 30,232 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front mirror casing damaged, not likely to cause injury

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 30,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front mirror casing damaged, not likely to cause injury

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 25,886 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Offside Front mirror casing damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 25,885 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Offside Front mirror casing damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 22,650 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 22,627 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 22,623 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 21,970 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,431 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 20,686 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 20,002 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 20,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 17,795 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 15,286 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 15,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

o/s/r no plater light dim

Pass 8 Oct 2012 13,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 12,104 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,054 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 XKS is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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