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SP07 YWZ

2007 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,332 mi
Last recorded117,332 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 YWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 117,332 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 117,332 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 107,283 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 17 May 2016 98,144 miles

Rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Fail 9 May 2016 92,021 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 11 May 2015 92,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer corroed but not leaking gases

Pass 5 May 2014 83,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded but no exhaust gas leak

Pass 10 May 2013 70,537 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 6 May 2013 70,409 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,255 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 40,227 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 29,114 miles

alloys scored

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 May 2010 29,114 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

alloys scored

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 YWZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP07 YWZ, 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 YWZ registered?

SP07 YWZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 May 2007.

Is SP07 YWZ safe to buy?

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