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WN57 XUB

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,175 mi
Last recorded178,175 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN57 XUB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 178,175 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 178,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 176,179 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 174,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 173,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 173,016 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 171,563 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 165,129 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 165,126 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 160,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 160,374 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 154,194 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 148,078 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 142,097 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 142,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 135,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

O/S Drive Shaft oil seal slight misting

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Nov 2014 124,179 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 121,270 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 115,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 93,505 miles

Both rear tyres, worn on inner edges.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate, damaged/poor, will require attention soon.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 93,505 miles

Both rear tyres, worn on inner edges.

Front number plate, damaged/poor, will require attention soon.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 69,758 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)

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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WN57 XUB is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WN57 XUB, 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

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What year was WN57 XUB registered?

WN57 XUB is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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