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SR07 DBY

2007 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,008 mi
Last recorded168,008 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR07 DBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 168,008 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 151,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 141,250 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 141,052 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 132,343 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 132,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 118,300 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 118,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 98,541 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 79,875 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,902 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 61,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 42,163 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 31,109 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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SR07 DBY is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SR07 DBY, 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 SR07 DBY registered?

SR07 DBY is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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