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SV07 XUC

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,944 mi
Last recorded154,944 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 154,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 154,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 143,438 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 143,266 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 135,271 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 135,271 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 131,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 127,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 122,531 miles

off side rear light lens damaged

slight exhaust leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 117,847 miles

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

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

both rear flasher bulbs fayed

Pass 29 Jul 2013 112,270 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 107,030 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 100,901 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 100,901 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,599 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 XUC is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XUC, 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 XUC is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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