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WU57 CVO

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,848 mi
Last recorded128,848 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 CVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 128,848 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 123,994 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 123,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 118,527 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 113,302 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 113,299 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Advise further investigation and replacement soon. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e))

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,459 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers present at time of test

Fail 9 Oct 2019 104,459 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers present at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2018 100,883 miles

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

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

nearside side repeater lens cracked

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

Pass 10 Oct 2017 97,851 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 97,851 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' dash cam (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,523 miles

NSR Tyre is 'ON' limit of wear. OSR Tyre is NEAR limit of wear. 205/55/16

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 89,723 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NSR Tyre is 'ON' limit of wear. OSR Tyre is NEAR limit of wear. 205/55/16

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,367 miles

front lower suspension bushes worn.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,286 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,645 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 38,985 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,270 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 25,800 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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WU57 CVO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU57 CVO, 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 WU57 CVO registered?

WU57 CVO is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is WU57 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU57 CVO shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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