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YB57 KLU

2007 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,296 mi
Last recorded173,296 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 KLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 173,296 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2020 156,120 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 143,180 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 143,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 121,631 miles

water in head light

Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,793 miles

front tyres wearing low

oil around steering boot poss internal rack leak

water in head light

Fail 30 Nov 2017 109,792 miles

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

front tyres wearing low

oil around steering boot poss internal rack leak

water in head light

Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,458 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2016 96,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,090 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 79,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 69,047 miles

play in front wishbone bushers

squeek at front n/s ball joint

Fail 9 Jul 2014 64,846 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads wearing low

wipers deteriorating

Fail 2 Dec 2013 59,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

wipers deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,228 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 49,228 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,624 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Nov 2011 42,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,077 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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YB57 KLU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YB57 KLU, 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 YB57 KLU registered?

YB57 KLU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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