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WF07 XCS

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,772 mi
Last recorded68,772 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 68,772 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 68,772 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 66,918 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 64,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lenses misting over (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR brake disc pitted and scored on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 64,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lenses misting over (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR brake disc pitted and scored on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working OSF sidelamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 61,173 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 58,416 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 56,633 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2021 56,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,992 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,760 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 52,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,371 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,560 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 47,531 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,805 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 44,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,250 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,031 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 38,031 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,480 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,645 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,063 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 21,385 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 XCS is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XCS, 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 XCS registered?

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

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