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SV57 KCX

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,319 mi
Last recorded160,319 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 KCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 160,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 151,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 147,143 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 144,743 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 144,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 142,912 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 142,810 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 137,869 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 137,869 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire loose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 126,152 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 116,506 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 105,012 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges. offside may be close to exposing the tyre cords

front tyres more worn on inner edges

i recommend 4 wheel alignment checked

item removed from drivers view prior to the test

Fail 15 Jan 2016 105,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges. offside may be close to exposing the tyre cords

front tyres more worn on inner edges

i recommend 4 wheel alignment checked

item removed from drivers view prior to the test

Pass 21 Jan 2015 88,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

play in offside front wheel bearing

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,165 miles

O/S/Rear tyre poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2012 53,568 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,630 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 40,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 36,180 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f outer brake pad has part of lining missing

Fail 27 Aug 2010 36,179 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f outer brake pad has part of lining missing

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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SV57 KCX is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV57 KCX, 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 SV57 KCX registered?

SV57 KCX is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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