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YC07 LBG

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

210,988 mi
Last recorded210,988 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 LBG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 210,988 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 24 Apr 2024 200,172 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 4 May 2023 176,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 155,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 155,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 147,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 147,594 miles

Tailgate insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 135,610 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2019 119,537 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,856 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,738 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to seperate

both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating

front number plate cracked

nearside rear indicator starting to fade

some offside rear footbrake judder

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Apr 2016 90,738 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to seperate

both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating

front number plate cracked

nearside rear indicator starting to fade

some offside rear footbrake judder

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,695 miles

Both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating/starting to weaken

Nearside front tyre 2mm tread-monitor

Nearside rear indicator fading in colour

Offside front tyre 2.5mm tread + worn on inner egde-monitor

Windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,339 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil around steering rack

oil leak from gearbox, possible reverse light switch

reverse light switch broken

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,314 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 58,129 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

front tyre = 2-2.5mm tread

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,248 miles

anti skid fault message on

wear to front brake discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,801 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,117 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 LBG is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LBG, 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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YC07 LBG is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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