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YG07 UZE

2007 Volvo 240

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

168,104 mi
Last recorded168,104 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 UZE
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 168,104 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 168,104 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 164,366 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 157,052 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 149,041 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 141,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 135,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 129,595 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 124,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 120,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 114,304 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 108,540 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 102,634 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 97,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,481 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2011 74,838 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 54,318 miles

n/s/r seat belt holding child seat in looks ok

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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YG07 UZE is a 2007 Volvo 240 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG07 UZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YG07 UZE registered?

YG07 UZE is a 2007 Volvo 240, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YG07 UZE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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