2007 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · SM07 DXC
2007 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 113,669 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM07 DXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 113,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
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SM07 DXC 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 (SM07 DXC) between May 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
SM07 DXC Mileage History
- 20/05/2025105,183 mi
- 21/05/2025105,186 mi+3 mi
- 07/05/2026113,441 mi+8,255 mi
- 12/05/2026113,527 mi+86 mi
- 19/05/2026113,669 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 8,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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