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VK57 UZG

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,968 mi
Last recorded184,968 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 UZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 184,968 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 177,428 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 177,428 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 177,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 167,526 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 151,854 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 151,847 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 130,058 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 111,856 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 100,381 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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VK57 UZG is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UZG, 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 VK57 UZG registered?

VK57 UZG is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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