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YD07 LPY

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,044 mi
Last recorded135,044 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 LPY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 135,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 129,075 miles

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

back box corroded (outer skin missing)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 119,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre puncture

Fail 30 Jan 2016 119,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre puncture

Pass 28 Jan 2015 109,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 95,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 77,619 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,387 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 45,431 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 45,431 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2010 32,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,638 miles

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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YD07 LPY is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD07 LPY, 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 YD07 LPY registered?

YD07 LPY is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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