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VK57 ZBV

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,540 mi
Last recorded192,540 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 ZBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 192,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 187,190 miles

Front exhaust downpipe flexi deteriated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 187,190 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively P.A.S pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust downpipe flexi deteriated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 180,759 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Oct 2019 180,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2018 175,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexible downpipe deteriated

Fail 15 Oct 2018 175,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexible downpipe deteriated

Pass 4 Oct 2017 168,001 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 162,785 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 155,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 142,920 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 142,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 128,155 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 128,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2012 114,489 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 102,898 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 80,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 80,778 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 ZBV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZBV, 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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VK57 ZBV is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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