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VA07 TJX

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,555 mi
Last recorded141,555 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 TJX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 141,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 131,752 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 131,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 121,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 121,695 miles

Emissions not tested Aborted test, engine bay smoking and tripped machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very close & cuts to tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 111,886 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,315 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2019 94,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,590 miles

o/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,185 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 61,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,650 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 44,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 27,995 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 24,474 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 20,657 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 20,657 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 17,287 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 14,295 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 14,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 11,019 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 TJX 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 66.7%.

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 VA07 TJX, 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 VA07 TJX registered?

VA07 TJX is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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