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SV07 NKF

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,072 mi
Last recorded172,072 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 NKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 172,072 miles

o/s rear brake disc back plate corroded

o/s rear tyre badly worn on edges

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2019 172,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s rear tyre badly worn on edges

o/s rear brake disc back plate corroded

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 162,584 miles

both rear brake discs worn o/s badly also pads on o/s low

exhaust front flexi deteriorated and leaking strong advise

front brake discs worn pads low

n/s front tye low tread worn on edges

rear indicators discoloured

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2018 162,584 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs worn o/s badly also pads on o/s low

exhaust front flexi deteriorated and leaking strong advise

front brake discs worn pads low

n/s front tye low tread worn on edges

rear indicators discoloured

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 152,373 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 128,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 128,601 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 111,714 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 99,956 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 99,954 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 84,921 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 68,740 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 68,740 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 54,617 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 NKF is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NKF, 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 NKF registered?

SV07 NKF is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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