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SP07 YWV

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

242,759 mi
Last recorded242,759 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 242,759 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 242,759 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2019 236,858 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes worn(rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

boot lid opens intermittently

off side rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2019 236,858 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes worn(rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

boot lid opens intermittently

off side rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2017 224,664 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 224,564 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking.

Pass 21 May 2016 211,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 199,684 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 189,210 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 178,548 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 168,482 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 154,221 miles

slight play at nearside steering rod

Pass 19 Apr 2010 120,393 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)

both front brakes binding slightly

slight play at nearside steering rod

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 YWV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YWV, 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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SP07 YWV is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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