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YE57 XAT

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,915 mi
Last recorded57,915 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 XAT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 57,915 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 57,915 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 56,682 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 56,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 55,180 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 53,059 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 53,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 50,621 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 48,464 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 46,490 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 44,216 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 41,771 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 41,771 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working orange marker light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 39,467 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 37,336 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 35,152 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 33,308 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,671 miles

2 child seats at rear

Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2010 23,894 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 XAT is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE57 XAT, 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 YE57 XAT registered?

YE57 XAT is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 November 2007.

Is YE57 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE57 XAT shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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