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WG57 LKJ

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,901 mi
Last recorded108,901 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 LKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 108,901 miles

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

Offside Front amber lamp on side lamp not working

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 105,034 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 105,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 91,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 91,637 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,417 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 81,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,806 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,906 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 75,857 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 48% lagging on release (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear indicator pale just acceptable recommend attention

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

exhaust flexible section deteriorating

fluid on power steering hoses RECOMMEND ATTENTION / steering rack damp

Pass 18 Mar 2019 70,680 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 70,680 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 64,769 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 64,769 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,928 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 53,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,977 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,939 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,072 miles

offside front inner tyre wall cut

Fail 10 Jan 2012 41,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front inner tyre wall cut

Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2010 34,500 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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WG57 LKJ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol 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 WG57 LKJ, 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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WG57 LKJ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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