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YC07 LAE

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,390 mi
Last recorded64,390 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 LAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 64,390 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 60,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,350 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 54,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside power steering rack boot damp with oil

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,365 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 51,352 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,358 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,794 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,937 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 35,411 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,283 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,899 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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YC07 LAE is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YC07 LAE, 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 YC07 LAE registered?

YC07 LAE is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2007.

Is YC07 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 LAE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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