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WG57 OYF

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,035 mi
Last recorded155,035 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 OYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 155,035 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 155,035 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 149,394 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 146,200 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 142,159 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 142,159 miles

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

Offside Brake cable insecure handbrake cable snapped (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 130,344 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 130,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 115,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 106,088 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 105,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 89,480 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 73,368 miles

offside front alloy damaged

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2014 73,368 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside front alloy damaged

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,122 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,699 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,088 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 29,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

O/S/F Alloy wheel damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Alloy wheel damaged

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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WG57 OYF is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WG57 OYF, 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 WG57 OYF registered?

WG57 OYF is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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