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WX07 ZPU

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,184 mi
Last recorded146,184 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX07 ZPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 146,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 146,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 139,042 miles

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

dampness around brake fluid resevoir

Fail 12 Sep 2018 135,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 125,162 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 125,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 113,782 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 90,518 miles

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,838 miles

Emmissions to low to read

Fail 6 Aug 2014 66,837 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Emmissions to low to read

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,513 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 55,943 miles

Blue water dripping under vehicle unknown origin Coolant level on max

Fail 2 Mar 2013 55,943 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Blue water dripping under vehicle unknown origin Coolant level on max

Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,484 miles

Engine Mil light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,048 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 40,048 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,287 miles

Front and rear disc pads down to approx 4mm

Screw in offside front tyre tread

Fail 26 Feb 2010 30,287 miles

Front and rear disc pads down to approx 4mm

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Screw in offside front tyre tread

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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WX07 ZPU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WX07 ZPU, 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 WX07 ZPU registered?

WX07 ZPU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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