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YE57 MVH

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,110 mi
Last recorded178,110 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 MVH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2023 178,110 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 177,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 172,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 165,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 165,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 151,352 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 131,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 110,935 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 100,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 100,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,167 miles

Front both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge. 205/55/16

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread and perished in tread

Rear brake disc's worn

anti skid warning on display

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jan 2016 95,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge. 205/55/16

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread and perished in tread

Rear brake disc's worn

anti skid warning on display

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,059 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 78,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,042 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,571 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,750 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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YE57 MVH is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 YE57 MVH, 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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YE57 MVH is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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