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SV07 XTL

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,316 mi
Last recorded192,316 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 XTL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 192,316 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 185,293 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears,sligth corrtion/lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2st mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside dent/scratch,wing/doors

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 185,269 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears,sligth corrtion/lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2st mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside dent/scratch,wing/doors

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 181,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot slightly split

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 181,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot slightly split

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 173,243 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 173,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 163,344 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 152,432 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 152,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 141,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 126,656 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 114,765 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 103,575 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 97,761 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 97,761 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 75,198 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 XTL is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

SV07 XTL is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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