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YA07 WVJ

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,370 mi
Last recorded56,370 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 WVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 56,370 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 50,811 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi both mounts defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 50,763 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi both mounts defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 41,590 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 41,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 41,654 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 41,016 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 40,499 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 40,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 40,073 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 40,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,180 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,009 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,621 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 35,575 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,429 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,749 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 32,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,389 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,917 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,904 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 23,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 WVJ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YA07 WVJ, 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 YA07 WVJ registered?

YA07 WVJ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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