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WG57 OYR

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,679 mi
Last recorded90,679 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 OYR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 90,679 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 90,679 miles

Position lamp not working N/s Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working N/s Front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/s Front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/s Rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated N/s Front (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,659 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 79,659 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,135 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Rear (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s Rear ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight Oil Leak Around Engine Bay Area

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s Rear (Inner Edge) (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,473 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,906 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 52,906 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 47,400 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 42,954 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 38,206 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,378 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,499 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 OYR is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OYR, 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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WG57 OYR is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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