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ST07 OXH

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,553 mi
Last recorded80,553 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST07 OXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 80,553 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 80,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 74,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,263 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)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,719 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 60,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,169 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.3.3b)

heatsheilds insecure

power steering bottle over filled

Fail 20 Apr 2016 56,169 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached top mount broken (2.7.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.3.3b)

heatsheilds insecure

power steering bottle over filled

Fail 18 Apr 2016 56,154 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking At rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,215 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 47,670 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,670 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 44,181 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

traction control service lamp on

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,181 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

traction control service lamp on

Pass 14 Apr 2012 39,326 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 33,765 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 28,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2010 28,301 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear 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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ST07 OXH is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ST07 OXH, 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 ST07 OXH registered?

ST07 OXH is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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