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WF07 XCL

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,171 mi
Last recorded112,171 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF07 XCL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 112,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 106,249 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 101,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 101,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light cluster lense broke

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 96,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 96,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 88,849 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 88,849 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 79,940 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 79,940 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2019 73,639 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 69,144 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 69,144 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,686 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 64,686 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 62,175 miles

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

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

Offside damage to mirror, side repeater working

exhaust corroded around hangers, secure at present

Pass 5 Dec 2015 60,083 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low 4-6k

o/s/f tyre worn on limit on inner edge

o/s/f wing mirror damaged repeater working

service light on

Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,998 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f wing mirror damaged , repeater works and is not effected

service light on

Fail 20 Dec 2014 57,960 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f wing mirror damaged , repeater works and is not effected

o/s/r indicator fading

service light on

Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre worn near limit on inner edge

o/s/r indicator faded

serive light on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 53,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r indicator starting to fade

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

service reminder on

Fail 2 Dec 2011 51,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

service reminder on

Pass 31 Dec 2010 48,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 May 2010 38,350 miles

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

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

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 XCL is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WF07 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

WF07 XCL is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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