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WG57 OYL

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,388 mi
Last recorded134,388 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 OYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 134,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine

slight damage to o/s/f shock

Pass 17 Oct 2024 126,903 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 126,903 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bold inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 116,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 116,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Water added rechecked ok (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working Water added re checked ok (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 110,416 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 105,814 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 102,805 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 99,214 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 99,214 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 92,713 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,746 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,219 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,708 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,178 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,640 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,436 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,043 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,538 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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WG57 OYL is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WG57 OYL, 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 WG57 OYL registered?

WG57 OYL is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is WG57 OYL safe to buy?

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