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YG07 LPA

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,946 mi
Last recorded126,946 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 LPA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 126,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 126,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 19 Mar 2019 113,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

exhaust rear silencer corroded and weak

Pass 4 Apr 2018 107,532 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,409 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 99,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,018 miles

Front brake discs worn

child seat fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 84,826 miles

Brake pipes covered with grease

Rear exhaust box outer shell deteriorated

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

Pass 12 May 2014 75,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 62,994 miles

Nearside front lower shock absorber bolt is not located as good as offside.

Fail 3 May 2013 62,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front lower shock absorber bolt is not located as good as offside.

Screw is missing from rear bumper.

Pass 1 May 2012 50,872 miles

Offside front wiper blade is deteroirated

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,022 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 21,988 miles

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

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 LPA is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YG07 LPA, 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 LPA registered?

YG07 LPA is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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