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SV57 YVN

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,405 mi
Last recorded139,405 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 YVN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 139,405 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 139,371 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 134,336 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 134,322 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 128,932 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 125,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 119,743 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 119,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 117,755 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 117,752 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 101,778 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 92,565 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 92,565 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 88,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,942 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 83,942 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,511 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,430 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,720 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,455 miles

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

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 YVN is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVN, 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 SV57 YVN registered?

SV57 YVN is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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