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WF57 JFZ

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,557 mi
Last recorded163,557 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 JFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 163,557 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 160,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 141,104 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 131,128 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 131,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both sides. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 125,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 125,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 122,128 miles

Coolant leak from coolant bottle ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 122,127 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from coolant bottle ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 116,447 miles

Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

nearside rear and offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joints have slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2018 116,445 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

nearside rear and offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joints have slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2017 112,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 112,257 miles

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

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 106,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight brake judder

Fail 12 Dec 2016 106,213 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight brake judder

Pass 22 Dec 2015 97,386 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 97,355 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 86,081 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 78,286 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 71,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished inside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished inside edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 65,457 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,271 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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WF57 JFZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WF57 JFZ, 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 WF57 JFZ registered?

WF57 JFZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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