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WV07 MKL

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,147 mi
Last recorded156,147 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 MKL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 156,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 156,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 145,812 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 142,161 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 132,716 miles

Off side rear secondry sidelamp out

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight play in near side front suspension bottom ball joint

Fail 6 Feb 2015 132,229 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Off side rear secondry sidelamp out

Rear silencer in poor condition

Slight play in near side front suspension bottom ball joint

Pass 7 Feb 2014 116,638 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 108,558 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 98,971 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)

nearside safety lamp not working

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 87,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front disc very slightly pitted on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,315 miles

offside front tyre at 3mm

offside rear tyre at 3-4mm

service light on

some lipping on offside front brake disc

nearside rear tyre at 2-3mm

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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WV07 MKL is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV07 MKL, 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 WV07 MKL registered?

WV07 MKL is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for WV07 MKL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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