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VK07 NVL

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,683 mi
Last recorded118,683 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 NVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 118,683 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 113,568 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2024 106,878 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 106,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 100,939 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 97,846 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 97,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 92,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 86,417 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,446 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 70,402 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,329 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,246 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 62,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,799 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 55,703 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,634 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 41,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,564 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,665 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,807 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 NVL is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK07 NVL, 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 VK07 NVL registered?

VK07 NVL is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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