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VK07 NVE

2007 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,534 mi
Last recorded56,534 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 NVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 56,534 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 56,534 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 53,382 miles

Both wiper blade retaining clips in a poor condition

Brake pedal creeps under pressure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 53,382 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both wiper blade retaining clips in a poor condition

Brake pedal creeps under pressure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 44,734 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 40,432 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 40,432 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 37,640 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 37,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Jul 2019 33,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is just legal at time of test! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 30,138 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 26,464 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 26,464 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,372 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 17,422 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 15,956 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 15,956 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 14,070 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 12,628 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 10,188 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 8,352 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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VK07 NVE is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VK07 NVE, 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 VK07 NVE registered?

VK07 NVE is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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The MOT history for VK07 NVE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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