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WP56 SKX

2007 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,561 mi
Last recorded121,561 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 SKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 121,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 116,819 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 113,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2017 111,064 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 104,451 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,308 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,903 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 63,345 miles

Front disc's and pads worn

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,345 miles

Front disc's and pads worn

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,647 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 SKX is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WP56 SKX, 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 WP56 SKX registered?

WP56 SKX is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 January 2007.

Is WP56 SKX safe to buy?

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