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YC57 CPZ

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,054 mi
Last recorded111,054 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 CPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 111,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2023 102,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 97,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 93,362 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 87,769 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 87,769 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 81,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 6 Jun 2019 81,839 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 31 May 2018 77,687 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,204 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside and slightly out of shape

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2017 72,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside and slightly out of shape

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,989 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2015 63,155 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2014 58,255 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 58,212 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,197 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 48,339 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,339 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,227 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,741 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 39,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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YC57 CPZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YC57 CPZ, 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 YC57 CPZ registered?

YC57 CPZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 November 2007.

Is YC57 CPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 CPZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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