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SW07 FSE

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,657 mi
Last recorded153,657 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 FSE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 153,657 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 148,108 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 May 2018 148,065 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2017 145,192 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 145,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 124,323 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 103,133 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 24 Jun 2015 103,031 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 89,114 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 82,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,244 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 56,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,462 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 40,462 miles

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

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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SW07 FSE is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SW07 FSE, 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 SW07 FSE registered?

SW07 FSE is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 2007.

Is SW07 FSE safe to buy?

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