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VE07 CYP

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,997 mi
Last recorded148,997 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 CYP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 148,997 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 148,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 142,581 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 138,716 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 137,741 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 137,741 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 132,245 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 124,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack close to failure criteria (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers poor

Fail 11 Jan 2018 124,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack close to failure criteria (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers poor

Pass 23 Jan 2017 116,166 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 93,696 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,775 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 66,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,061 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,346 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,124 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,587 miles

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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VE07 CYP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VE07 CYP, 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 VE07 CYP registered?

VE07 CYP is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is VE07 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE07 CYP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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