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WF07 EWD

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,890 mi
Last recorded154,890 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF07 EWD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 154,890 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder 205/55/ (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 139,096 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 131,587 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 131,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 109,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer surface (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer surface (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,121 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 95,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 83,900 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 78,589 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,430 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 66,254 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 66,254 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,760 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 57,785 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 57,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 52,988 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 52,988 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,011 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,802 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,994 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre looks like it has been run flat

Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,890 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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WF07 EWD is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WF07 EWD, 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 WF07 EWD registered?

WF07 EWD is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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The MOT history for WF07 EWD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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