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YE56 YFZ

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,268 mi
Last recorded108,268 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 YFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 108,268 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2020 108,266 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2019 104,224 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2019 104,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 90,482 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 90,482 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,975 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded, but not blowing.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 74,927 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 68,680 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,837 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 63,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,213 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)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 59,189 miles

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

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 15 Dec 2010 55,312 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 51,537 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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YE56 YFZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YE56 YFZ, 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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YE56 YFZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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