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SV07 KGE

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,861 mi
Last recorded164,861 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 KGE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 164,861 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested Due to locked NSR wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to leaks from exhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded and holed, including centre and tail boxes and front flexi joint broken off from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel locked - unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of vehicle shows signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 151,531 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 151,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 139,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 139,519 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 121,479 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 115,095 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear small cut on inside tyre wall

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 115,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear small cut on inside tyre wall

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 106,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,827 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 82,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,839 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,673 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 45,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

anti-skid message on

n/s/r inner tail light bulb inop

Fail 21 May 2012 45,384 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

anti-skid message on

n/s/r inner tail light bulb inop

Pass 23 May 2011 38,137 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,389 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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SV07 KGE is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SV07 KGE, 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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SV07 KGE is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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