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SL57 XKV

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,227 mi
Last recorded138,227 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 XKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 138,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded high pressure pipe at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 135,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flex hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flex hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Fail 15 Aug 2022 135,314 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flex hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flex hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 131,439 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded not excessive

Fail 21 Jul 2021 131,431 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dull (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe corroded not excessive

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 122,712 miles

n/s & o/s outer sill cover fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2020 122,711 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box at seam (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s & o/s outer sill cover fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 106,389 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2019 106,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2017 90,359 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 87,031 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 87,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,688 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 79,687 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,268 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 72,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,453 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bulb insecure inside nearside rear lamp unit

Fail 27 Mar 2014 66,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bulb insecure inside nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,145 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 52,115 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 52,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,079 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 44,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (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 XKV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XKV, 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 XKV is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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