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WG07 YRP

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,780 mi
Last recorded112,780 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 YRP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 112,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 112,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 102,030 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 87,484 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 87,484 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 79,409 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,491 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 65,487 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 63,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Replacement recommended...205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 63,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Replacement recommended...205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 60,811 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 60,776 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Replacement recommended (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,355 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,673 miles

Nearside Front slight condensation in headlamp/misting.

Nearside Rear indicator slight discoloration.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,010 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,925 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 41,925 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,380 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,449 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 27,175 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,025 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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WG07 YRP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WG07 YRP, 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 WG07 YRP registered?

WG07 YRP is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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