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VO57 OBT

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,124 mi
Last recorded160,124 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 160,124 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 160,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 153,734 miles

rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 153,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 145,376 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 141,318 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 130,242 miles

airbag light on

Pass 19 Aug 2011 123,443 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 123,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 87,290 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 OBT is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 VO57 OBT, 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 VO57 OBT registered?

VO57 OBT is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2007.

Is VO57 OBT safe to buy?

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