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YF56 OWM

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

174,689 mi
Last recorded174,689 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 OWM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 174,689 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge but tread 4mm at measurable points

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge but tread 4mm at measurable points

Fail 26 Nov 2018 174,689 miles

Emissions not tested on idle but readings within tolerance during live readings pre MOT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge but tread 4mm at measurable points

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge but tread 4mm at measurable points

Fail 11 Sep 2018 174,313 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 169,542 miles

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

slight weep of brake fluid from servo

Fail 29 Aug 2017 169,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight weep of brake fluid from servo

Pass 8 Aug 2016 163,895 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear exhaust mounting detached

Pass 5 Aug 2015 157,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 157,710 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 146,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 146,207 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 141,766 miles

engin management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 123,977 miles

both side repeaters damaged but not showing white light

front brake discs wearing

front windscreen damaged within limit

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2011 123,977 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both side repeaters damaged but not showing white light

front brake discs wearing

front windscreen damaged within limit

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2010 109,989 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 109,987 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 99,106 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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YF56 OWM is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YF56 OWM, 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 YF56 OWM registered?

YF56 OWM is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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