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WG57 UEJ

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

158,808 mi
Last recorded158,808 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 UEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 158,808 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 158,801 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 152,723 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 152,723 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2021 147,489 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 147,479 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 143,998 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Fail 6 Jan 2021 143,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 141,511 miles

Front pads low

Rear pads low

Slight play in OS track rod end

Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 2 Jan 2019 135,415 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Fail 2 Jan 2019 135,405 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 127,123 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2017 127,123 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2016 118,877 miles

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

Offside Front headlight beam output dim

Offside Front tyre wearing badly inner edge

middle exhaust silencer corroding

top engine cover fitted some items not seen

Pass 29 Dec 2015 113,109 miles

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

Offside Front dip beam dim and aim slightly low adjust not adjusting

Offside Front steering rack damp

Offside Rear reflector damaged

centre exhaust silencer corroding

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

x 2 child seats fitted seat belts not checked

Fail 29 Dec 2015 113,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front dip beam dim and aim slightly low adjust not adjusting

Offside Front steering rack damp

Offside Rear reflector damaged

centre exhaust silencer corroding

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

x 2 child seats fitted seat belts not checked

Pass 29 Dec 2014 106,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both front brake discs corroding innersurfaces

middle exhaust silencer corroded

offside headlight aim slightly low but will not adjust

Fail 29 Dec 2014 106,445 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroding innersurfaces

middle exhaust silencer corroded

offside headlight aim slightly low but will not adjust

Pass 4 Jan 2014 99,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

middle silencer corroding

nears front (orange)driving light not working

offside headlight adjustment slightly low aduster seized

slight corrosion nearside front brake disc outer surface

Fail 4 Jan 2014 99,492 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

middle silencer corroding

nears front (orange)driving light not working

offside headlight adjustment slightly low aduster seized

slight corrosion nearside front brake disc outer surface

Pass 10 Jan 2013 92,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,926 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,465 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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WG57 UEJ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UEJ, 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 UEJ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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