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SV07 NFY

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,306 mi
Last recorded129,306 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 NFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 129,306 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 6 Aug 2024 120,325 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 111,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = below legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = below legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 102,843 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,725 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 99,725 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 91,784 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 87,174 miles

Front windscreen has minor chip in zone A

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

Offside Front wheel bearing minor roughness

Fail 25 Sep 2017 87,174 miles

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

Front windscreen has minor chip in zone A

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

Offside Front wheel bearing minor roughness

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,126 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,363 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 64,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,885 miles

center stop lamp not working, is it connected ?

Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,800 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 49,955 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,162 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 39,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,979 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 32,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NFY is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SV07 NFY, 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 SV07 NFY registered?

SV07 NFY is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is SV07 NFY safe to buy?

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