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ST57 EAJ

2007 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,923 mi
Last recorded123,923 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 EAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 123,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 116,558 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 116,555 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 104,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 97,847 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 18 Dec 2020 97,847 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,489 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,677 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,395 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,871 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 63,867 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

offside front wheel rim distorted

tread wearing low on both front and offside rear tyres

Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,669 miles

small cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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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ST57 EAJ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ST57 EAJ, 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 ST57 EAJ registered?

ST57 EAJ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2007.

Is ST57 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 EAJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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