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YA57 BWZ

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,932 mi
Last recorded125,932 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 BWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 125,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear damage to rear quarter panel

Fail 16 Oct 2020 125,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear damage to rear quarter panel

Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,172 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,598 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 108,597 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 104,424 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 104,424 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 96,992 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 89,431 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,674 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,997 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,472 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,588 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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YA57 BWZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YA57 BWZ, 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 YA57 BWZ registered?

YA57 BWZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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