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SN57 LFP

2007 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,753 mi
Last recorded105,753 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 LFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 105,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing winter tyre breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 105,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205..50..17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing winter tyre breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 101,747 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper SUSPENSION MOUNT WORN

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning X2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 101,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right POSS BULB FITTED WRONG (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper SUSPENSION MOUNT WORN

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning X2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 94,286 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 94,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,422 miles

covers and under trays fitted

underbody has general surface corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2022 86,422 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers and under trays fitted

underbody has general surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2021 83,405 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 79,220 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 79,219 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 75,242 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 70,338 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 70,338 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 62,014 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,915 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 46,908 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 8 May 2015 46,908 miles

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

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

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 13 May 2014 40,390 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center box of exhaust slightly corroded

slight blow from exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,486 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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SN57 LFP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SN57 LFP, 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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What year was SN57 LFP registered?

SN57 LFP is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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The MOT history for SN57 LFP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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