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YG07 CLN

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,895 mi
Last recorded135,895 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 CLN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 135,895 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 135,645 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

under vehicle covered in mud

Pass 13 Sep 2021 130,029 miles

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

cover sills and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2021 130,029 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both rear brake discs have corrosion

cover sills and under trays fitted

inner edge n/s/r tyre worn

inner edge o/s/f tyre worn

unable to open boot, everything checked with rear seats down

Pass 29 Oct 2020 127,761 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 127,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 124,515 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 121,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer cover rusted off but not blowing

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 113,318 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 113,316 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 101,691 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 101,675 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,188 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,269 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 80,250 miles

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

near side front and both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2013 71,352 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,858 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 61,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,069 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 41,069 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,721 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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YG07 CLN is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 YG07 CLN, 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 YG07 CLN registered?

YG07 CLN is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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