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SL57 WYY

2007 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,784 mi
Last recorded156,784 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 WYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 156,784 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Silencer skin rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack and chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 153,977 miles

Central Silencer skin rusting off

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush very soft with movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Close to limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 149,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Silencer skin rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 145,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Silencer skin rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 140,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Silencer skin rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 133,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear silencer rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 125,960 miles

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2013 115,666 miles

chips in screen

rear silencer rusty skin

Pass 22 Sep 2012 100,274 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 100,274 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

air bag light on

front exhaust deteriorated

n/s/rear additional position light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 100,208 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 100,208 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

air bag light on

Pass 24 Sep 2010 98,578 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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SL57 WYY is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SL57 WYY, 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 SL57 WYY registered?

SL57 WYY is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 October 2007.

Is SL57 WYY safe to buy?

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