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SW56 DAA

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,599 mi
Last recorded171,599 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 DAA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 171,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 160,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 147,221 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 14 Oct 2017 147,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 8 Oct 2016 129,486 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 129,213 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 116,313 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 104,845 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 104,845 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 103,763 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 103,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 97,348 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 90,947 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 90,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 71,277 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3MM

Fail 7 Jan 2011 71,276 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on 3MM

Pass 8 Jan 2010 47,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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SW56 DAA is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW56 DAA, 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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SW56 DAA is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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