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SV57 YWF

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,645 mi
Last recorded144,645 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 YWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 144,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 121,859 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 121,859 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 100,354 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 95,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 855,557 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 855,557 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 73,065 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 59,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 YWF is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YWF, 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 YWF registered?

SV57 YWF is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is SV57 YWF safe to buy?

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