2007 Volvo S40 · 7,100 MOT tests
2007 Volvo S40 reliability
2007 Volvo S40s fail 42.1% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 S40 years (7,100 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S40s: 42.7%)
- 42.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo S40s: 42.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 114,699
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,100
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: about average for its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.3% of tests fail here (19% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Volvo S40
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.9%
- Suspension18.4%
- Brakes9.7%
- Tyres9.3%
- Body, chassis and structure7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.51%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.55%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.94%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.77%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.31%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.89%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.28%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.52%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.07%)
Other years
Every Volvo S40 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Volvo S40 reliable?
2007 Volvo S40s fail 42.1% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 S40 years (7,100 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Volvo S40 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.51% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.55% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Volvo S40 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Volvo S40 shows 114,699 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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