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WJ07 GFZ

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,765 mi
Last recorded93,765 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 GFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 93,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,742 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 81,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 67,010 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 67,010 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,337 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 56,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,289 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 52,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,832 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 47,832 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2012 40,703 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,842 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,903 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,112 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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WJ07 GFZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ07 GFZ, 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 WJ07 GFZ registered?

WJ07 GFZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2007.

Is WJ07 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ07 GFZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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