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SM07 DXC

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

113,669 mi
Last recorded113,669 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 DXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 113,669 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 113,527 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 113,441 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 105,186 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 105,183 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 98,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 98,427 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 91,307 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 84,761 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,572 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 77,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,441 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 74,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,813 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 68,813 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 11 Jul 2017 68,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

bad oil leak

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2017 68,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords see cords through cracks in inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

bad oil leak

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2016 64,370 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 64,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 63,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 54,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,782 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 40,015 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 33,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,523 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

service light on

Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,603 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 22,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SM07 DXC is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SM07 DXC, 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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SM07 DXC is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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