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WL07 FFP

2007 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

127,995 mi
Last recorded127,995 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL07 FFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 127,995 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 112,905 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 110,114 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 107,235 miles

underbody corrosion present

Pass 17 Feb 2022 104,950 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 102,562 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 99,267 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 95,223 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,790 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 91,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,289 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,967 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 71,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,508 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,590 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,090 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 24,469 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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WL07 FFP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WL07 FFP, 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

How do I check the history of WL07 FFP?

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What year was WL07 FFP registered?

WL07 FFP is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is WL07 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL07 FFP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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