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VT57 CKN

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,432 mi
Last recorded150,432 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT57 CKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 150,432 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2026 150,432 miles

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))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 145,849 miles

front number plate becoming faded and cracked

rear exhaust corroded on outer skin

Fail 18 Jun 2025 145,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate becoming faded and cracked

rear exhaust corroded on outer skin

Pass 1 Jul 2024 138,232 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded (bottom coils)

Coolant expansion bottle cracked/perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 138,232 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Top strut mount also noisy/rough. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear coil springs corroded (bottom coils)

Coolant expansion bottle cracked/perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 133,047 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 126,790 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge (stepped)

Pass 29 Jun 2021 122,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2020 120,879 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded losing outer skin not blowing

Fail 22 Jun 2020 120,879 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded losing outer skin not blowing

Pass 24 Jun 2019 116,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust centre box deterioated

Fail 24 Jun 2019 116,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust centre box deterioated

Pass 13 Jun 2018 108,691 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 108,691 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,602 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 96,171 miles

Centre silencer skin corroded

Rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 13 Dec 2016 95,140 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 90,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2015 83,988 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 72,601 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,046 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 56,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,522 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,705 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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VT57 CKN is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VT57 CKN, 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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VT57 CKN is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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