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WP56 SJO

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,590 mi
Last recorded132,590 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 SJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 132,590 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 132,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 126,781 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 126,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 118,030 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 111,290 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 110,062 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 105,662 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2021 105,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2019 99,235 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 99,235 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 91,457 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 81,582 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 74,962 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside front inner wheel bearing seal leaking (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 74,962 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside front inner wheel bearing seal leaking (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre was flat before test

Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,173 miles

front tyres worn to legal limit

Fail 12 Nov 2015 65,173 miles

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

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

front tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 22 Nov 2014 56,831 miles

o/s steering rack arm slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,305 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit, heavily worn on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

Offside front tyre worn close to limit, heavily worn on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,985 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 34,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 20,093 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 15,278 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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WP56 SJO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WP56 SJO, 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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WP56 SJO is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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