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VK07 NVP

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,854 mi
Last recorded125,854 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 NVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 125,854 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 125,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 117,763 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 117,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 114,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 109,980 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 104,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

camera fitted in windscreen

engine covers & under trays fitted

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 86,421 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 80,249 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 74,164 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 74,164 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 52,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front head light poor image

rear indicators faded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,706 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,556 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 24,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NVP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NVP, 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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VK07 NVP is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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