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YC57 VHX

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,281 mi
Last recorded117,281 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 VHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 117,281 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 253,793 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 103,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 103,597 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 98,736 miles

n.s.r tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 93,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2016 92,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

Exhaust middle silencer outter skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 92,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

Exhaust middle silencer outter skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 74,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,853 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 42,742 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 42,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 30,934 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 30,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,844 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,882 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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YC57 VHX is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

YC57 VHX is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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