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BG57 YJR

2007 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,290 mi
Last recorded114,290 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 YJR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 114,290 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 114,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 107,517 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2018 107,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,381 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 99,381 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mtg bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 88,713 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear some corrosion back plate

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 88,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear some corrosion back plate

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,568 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 79,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,913 miles

covers fitted to o/s & n/s outer sills

surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 26 Mar 2014 70,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted to o/s & n/s outer sills

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,903 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 25 Oct 2012 62,533 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,894 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 51,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,565 miles

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

brake discs lightly corroded

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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BG57 YJR is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BG57 YJR, 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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BG57 YJR is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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