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SP07 YWR

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,237 mi
Last recorded127,237 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 YWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 127,237 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 125,283 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 122,657 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 122,657 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 120,569 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 120,279 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 120,279 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 119,885 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 119,380 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 119,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 118,196 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust boxes corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 103,814 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,525 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre and rear exhaust boxes corodded

front brake hoses slightly twisted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 77,518 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,144 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,287 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,158 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,356 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,356 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 22,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,109 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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SP07 YWR is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SP07 YWR, 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 SP07 YWR registered?

SP07 YWR is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is SP07 YWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP07 YWR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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