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AJ07 YVG

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,493 mi
Last recorded98,493 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 YVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 98,493 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 93,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 80,905 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 80,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,742 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 75,523 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,048 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 70,048 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,287 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 64,287 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 50,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,874 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brakes could do with stripping and cleaning

exhaust front pipe flexi joint rattling

rear brakes out of balance100/85

rear offside brake binding slightly

very slight buckle in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,778 miles

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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AJ07 YVG is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ07 YVG, 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 AJ07 YVG registered?

AJ07 YVG is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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