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YE07 FLG

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,906 mi
Last recorded176,906 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 FLG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2023 176,906 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 160,306 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 150,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + deteriorated! (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 150,628 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear & "front" rear mounting hooks broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass (3.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + deteriorated! (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 150,487 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 147,214 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 147,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 144,107 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides plus both tyre valves perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 141,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 135,834 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 135,826 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 130,195 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and knock from steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

anti skid light is on

Fail 30 Apr 2016 130,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and knock from steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

anti skid light is on

Pass 21 Apr 2015 122,196 miles

Oil level low (iltr installed

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Apr 2015 122,196 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil level low (iltr installed

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 116,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

No oil on dipstick on arrival 1 ltr installed

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Two layers of No plates fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2014 116,562 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

No oil on dipstick on arrival 1 ltr installed

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Two layers of No plates fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,998 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 85,575 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,632 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 65,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Advise Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 May 2010 46,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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YE07 FLG is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE07 FLG, 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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YE07 FLG is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2007.

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