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SY07 SCZ

2007 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,609 mi
Last recorded108,609 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 SCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 108,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 108,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 97,531 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 97,531 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,020 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 65,015 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 55,052 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 47,582 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,372 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,478 miles

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

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2016 21,478 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,105 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,060 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,522 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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SY07 SCZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY07 SCZ, 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 SY07 SCZ registered?

SY07 SCZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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