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VA57 VFN

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,369 mi
Last recorded91,369 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 VFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 91,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 90,756 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

rear pads wearing low

Pass 1 Dec 2021 86,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 83,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 79,926 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 75,970 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 71,363 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 71,345 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,087 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 61,744 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,218 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,546 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 45,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2012 38,525 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Apr 2012 38,525 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,981 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,798 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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VA57 VFN is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VA57 VFN, 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 VA57 VFN registered?

VA57 VFN is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is VA57 VFN safe to buy?

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