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WF57 LXW

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,297 mi
Last recorded140,297 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 LXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 140,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 130,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 120,377 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 120,377 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 105,718 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 105,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 93,405 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 93,389 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 87,552 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers poor

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 4 May 2018 87,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers poor

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 91,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 74,545 miles

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 68,717 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,407 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,075 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,081 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,434 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 LXW is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WF57 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

WF57 LXW is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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