2007 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · SL07 PLF
2007 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 83,959 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL07 PLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 83,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SL07 PLF Mileage History
- 20/04/202365,437 mi
- 23/04/202466,362 mi+925 mi
- 01/04/202572,581 mi+6,219 mi
- 27/04/202683,958 mi+11,377 mi
- 29/04/202683,959 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL07 PLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volvo S40 (SL07 PLF) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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