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WF57 PBU

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,143 mi
Last recorded108,143 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 PBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 108,143 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 103,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 96,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

bolt missing from alternator bracket

exhaust blowing gasses

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Sep 2023 95,532 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dim output (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

bolt missing from alternator bracket

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,200 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 86,835 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 86,831 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 85,373 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 85,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,110 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,475 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,408 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 69,322 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 63,083 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 63,083 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,530 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 49,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,662 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,865 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,160 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 PBU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF57 PBU registered?

WF57 PBU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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