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SP07 SWZ

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,355 mi
Last recorded98,355 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 SWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 98,355 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 93,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 65,524 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

battery loose

exhaust heat shield at back box loose

fuel cap seal slightly cracked/perished

Fail 22 Apr 2019 65,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

battery loose

exhaust heat shield at back box loose

fuel cap seal slightly cracked/perished

Pass 2 May 2018 59,201 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,605 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 53,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,264 miles

all brake discs worn

all brake pads wearing thin

nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,288 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,041 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cracks in offside front tyre

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

front wishbones (rear) bushes starting to split

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight noise when offside front wheel is rotated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,470 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

tread wearing low on both rear tyres

Fail 11 Apr 2012 27,709 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

tread wearing low on both rear tyres

Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,940 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

tread wearing low on nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2011 21,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

tread wearing low on nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 14,923 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 SWZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SWZ, 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 SP07 SWZ registered?

SP07 SWZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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