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WJ07 VYV

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

245,599 mi
Last recorded245,599 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 VYV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 245,599 miles

Front marker lamps not working

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked but not showing white light

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 245,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm missing (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front marker lamps not working

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked but not showing white light

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 209,585 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 181,826 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 156,414 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 128,648 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 96,579 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,933 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 VYV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJ07 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

WJ07 VYV is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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The MOT history for WJ07 VYV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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