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SP07 KNE

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,245 mi
Last recorded101,245 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 KNE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 101,245 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2025 101,245 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 99,042 miles

all coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 97,291 miles

slight wear/corrosion on front brake discs

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,765 miles

all coil springs corroded

both rear brakes slight fluctuation

front & rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2021 93,271 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly low

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged (has been run flat)

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2021 93,271 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing slightly low

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged (has been run flat)

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 89,888 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 89,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 87,752 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 87,685 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,421 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 77,233 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,398 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front wiper light smearing

Fail 2 Nov 2016 73,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front wiper light smearing

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,497 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 69,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,713 miles

Nearside 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 1 Nov 2013 51,534 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside 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)

audible 'creak' from o/s/f wheel area heard during insp, poss driveshaft nut area.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,906 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,594 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,608 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 11,193 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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SP07 KNE is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SP07 KNE, 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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SP07 KNE is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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