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YA07 GPU

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,741 mi
Last recorded185,741 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 GPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 185,741 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 182,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 175,346 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 169,136 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Jan 2021 169,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Jan 2020 163,636 miles

Exhaust Box Corroded

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking Brake Lever High

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 157,200 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides innedge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 142,342 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2017 142,341 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 121,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside/nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner/outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 113,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2015 89,476 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,476 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,700 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 80,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,497 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 75,497 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,807 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,846 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 34,730 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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YA07 GPU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA07 GPU, 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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YA07 GPU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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