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DE57 SYU

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

149,272 mi
Last recorded149,272 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 SYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 149,272 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 149,270 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing of each 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 135,412 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 135,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 120,231 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 127,230 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 127,229 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 114,025 miles

general under body rust

Pass 2 Jun 2018 107,243 miles

general under body rust

Pass 5 May 2017 99,459 miles

both rear brake flexible hoses very outer rubber shield perishing

Pass 6 May 2016 93,227 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 93,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over outer bodysills preventing full inspection

front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,215 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 84,210 miles

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

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

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,541 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2013 69,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,913 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 48,913 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,713 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 31,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,777 miles

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

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

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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DE57 SYU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DE57 SYU, 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 DE57 SYU registered?

DE57 SYU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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