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VN07 YYM

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,704 mi
Last recorded127,704 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 YYM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 127,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 122,326 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 112,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 105,210 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 97,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 97,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 91,163 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 85,298 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 77,035 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,116 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,555 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,093 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

none standard number plates fitted

offside headlight light output becoming poor

Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,858 miles

None standard number plates fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2013 35,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre (wont repair)

None standard number plates fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,635 miles

None standard number plates fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,794 miles

None standard number plates fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2011 27,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

None standard number plates fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,471 miles

None standard number plates fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2010 20,471 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)

None standard number plates fitted

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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VN07 YYM is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN07 YYM, 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 VN07 YYM registered?

VN07 YYM is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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