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YB57 NRN

2007 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,234 mi
Last recorded44,234 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 44,234 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 44,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 40,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 31,615 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 31,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 23,955 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 23,955 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 23,895 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 23,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

steering rack oil leak, not excessive

Pass 9 Dec 2019 23,823 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 23,791 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 22,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded top of spring (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 20,785 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs corroded on the inner surface

Pass 18 Dec 2015 18,492 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 16,463 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 14,273 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 12,367 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 11,047 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 11,047 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 10,248 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 NRN 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 80%.

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 YB57 NRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB57 NRN registered?

YB57 NRN is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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