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YA57 NBM

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,629 mi
Last recorded114,629 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 NBM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 114,629 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 106,133 miles

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

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

Gearbox end casing leaking

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight play os and ns steering track rods

o s f driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2021 97,381 miles

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

both rear tyres abnormally worn and very close to limit

nearside front and both rear coil springs corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside

some fluctuation on both front brakes when applied

Fail 4 Mar 2021 97,381 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres abnormally worn and very close to limit

nearside front and both rear coil springs corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside

some fluctuation on both front brakes when applied

Pass 27 Feb 2020 89,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 89,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear rattle clip missing from brake caliper

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 82,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 82,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure center clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 79,481 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 72,062 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 72,062 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,256 miles

advise nearside front tyre side wall

advise off side front upper strut mount

advise windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,266 miles

advise nearside front tyre side wall

advise off side front upper strut mount

advise windscreen cracked off side not in road view at moment

Fail 12 Jan 2016 66,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise nearside front tyre side wall

advise off side front upper strut mount

advise windscreen cracked off side not in road view at moment

Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,485 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 48,809 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,026 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 45,005 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,249 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NBM is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YA57 NBM, 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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YA57 NBM is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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