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VK07 UUT

2007 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,422 mi
Last recorded141,422 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 UUT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 141,422 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 141,367 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 128,300 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 114,779 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 114,481 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,857 miles

service light on

Fail 3 Feb 2017 98,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

service light on

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,346 miles

Nearside Rear tyre approx. 3.5mm

rear brake pads approx. 3mm

Fail 3 Feb 2016 83,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre approx. 3.5mm

rear brake pads approx. 3mm

Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,199 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and low 2-3mm

rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Feb 2015 71,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and low 2-3mm

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,385 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,295 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 53,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear tyres low 2.5 mm

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,953 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 44,290 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,846 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,944 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 UUT is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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