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VK57 GPV

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,385 mi
Last recorded123,385 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 GPV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 123,385 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 120,328 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,064 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 109,064 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 99,803 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2017 99,803 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,991 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,004 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 56,812 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 55,642 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,702 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 46,702 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,335 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 35,335 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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VK57 GPV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VK57 GPV, 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

How do I check the history of VK57 GPV?

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What year was VK57 GPV registered?

VK57 GPV is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is VK57 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK57 GPV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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