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SP07 SVT

2007 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,625 mi
Last recorded52,625 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 SVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,625 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,644 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,598 miles

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

front brake discs slightly scored

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 44,585 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs slightly scored

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,796 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,684 miles

offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and has a nail and screw in tread

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,837 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 17,753 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 17,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 SVT is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP07 SVT registered?

SP07 SVT is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is SP07 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP07 SVT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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