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VA07 HZS

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,066 mi
Last recorded74,066 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 HZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 74,066 miles

general corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2023 69,261 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 69,261 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 69,261 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 66,205 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 64,226 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,412 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 59,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,830 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 54,830 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 50,071 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,730 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,934 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,417 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 25,148 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 21,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 18,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,868 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VA07 HZS is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VA07 HZS, 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 VA07 HZS registered?

VA07 HZS is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2007.

Is VA07 HZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA07 HZS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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