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VO57 OBR

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,457 mi
Last recorded131,457 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 OBR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 131,457 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity taped (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 131,457 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity taped (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 129,056 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity broken lens taped (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 129,010 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stuck (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity broken lens taped (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 124,348 miles

Coolant leak header tank cracked ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 118,745 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 118,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 113,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2020 110,545 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 105,067 miles

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

low emitter no paperwork

under vehicle covered

Pass 14 Oct 2017 99,873 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 93,135 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Both wiper blades just adequately clearing screen.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,324 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,043 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 53,360 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,294 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,767 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 26,797 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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VO57 OBR is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VO57 OBR, 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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VO57 OBR is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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