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YB57 YLC

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,751 mi
Last recorded170,751 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 YLC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 170,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' o/s/f (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 170,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' o/s/f (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 165,480 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 155,867 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 155,866 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 143,152 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2014 143,138 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2013 119,208 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 91,883 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,590 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,751 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 YLC is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

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

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