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SV57 YVM

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,459 mi
Last recorded120,459 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 YVM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 120,459 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 120,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,066 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 67,831 miles

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

handbrake release button stiff

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,831 miles

handbrake release button stiff

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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SV57 YVM is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV57 YVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV57 YVM registered?

SV57 YVM is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is SV57 YVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV57 YVM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV57 YVM have outstanding finance?

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