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YC07 LBE

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,542 mi
Last recorded241,542 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 LBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 241,542 miles

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

bad oil leak.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 241,537 miles

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

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

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

bad oil leak.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 208,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2014 194,690 miles

Front number plate has damage.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Top engine cover detached

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2014 194,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front number plate has damage.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Top engine cover detached

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 181,643 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 170,306 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 170,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 161,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 152,896 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 152,893 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 125,434 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 LBE is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC07 LBE, 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 LBE registered?

YC07 LBE is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is YC07 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 LBE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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