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AY07 ZYD

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,708 mi
Last recorded191,708 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 ZYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 191,708 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 183,026 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 183,026 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 172,503 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 172,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 162,385 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 162,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 152,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 143,393 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 133,008 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 105,920 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 85,733 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 63,069 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 63,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AY07 ZYD is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY07 ZYD, 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 AY07 ZYD registered?

AY07 ZYD is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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