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YB56 XGE

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,552 mi
Last recorded156,552 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 XGE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 156,552 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 154,804 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 154,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 147,183 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 147,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 145,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 137,737 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 126,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (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))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 126,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (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))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 116,547 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 116,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 107,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 107,565 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 92,443 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 84,193 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass side rear tyre edges wearing

Fail 3 Dec 2014 84,193 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass side rear tyre edges wearing

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,058 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,534 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,278 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 54,271 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 40,767 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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YB56 XGE is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YB56 XGE, 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 YB56 XGE registered?

YB56 XGE is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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