2007 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · V9 SPO
2007 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 79,202 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V9 SPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 79,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V9 SPO 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 (V9 SPO) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 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: Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
V9 SPO Mileage History
- 25/01/202373,645 mi
- 17/01/202474,781 mi+1,136 mi
- 17/01/202474,781 mi
- 15/01/202577,448 mi+2,667 mi
- 12/01/202679,202 mi+1,754 mi
Average of roughly 1,874 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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