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V9 SPO

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,202 mi
Last recorded79,202 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 SPO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 79,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 77,448 miles

Steering rack damp

Pass 17 Jan 2024 74,781 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 74,781 miles

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

Offside Power steering component leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 73,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 70,899 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 66,863 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 66,863 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,352 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 59,755 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 59,755 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 56,175 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 56,175 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,358 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,982 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 49,483 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,374 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,077 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 0mm on inside edge.

o/s/f tyre worn to 0mm on inside edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,882 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,805 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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V9 SPO 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 81%.

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 V9 SPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V9 SPO registered?

V9 SPO is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2007.

Is V9 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V9 SPO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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