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YD56 FRU

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,650 mi
Last recorded137,650 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 FRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 137,650 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 135,006 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 127,214 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 127,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs new clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 123,745 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 123,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 117,836 miles

EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 113,228 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 100,368 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 90,663 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,521 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 68,986 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,460 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 66,460 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,009 miles

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

all tyres starting to step

Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,827 miles

Both rear tyres slightly stepping on edges

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer rusty/cracking but not leaking

Pass 23 Dec 2011 46,806 miles

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

Front brake disc's lipped

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,658 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YD56 FRU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YD56 FRU, 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 YD56 FRU registered?

YD56 FRU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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