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YG07 WCY

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,441 mi
Last recorded68,441 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 WCY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 68,441 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside front flexible hoses pipe section corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

all suspension components looking corroded

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 67,288 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 67,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 66,789 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 66,238 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 65,321 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 64,105 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 16 Dec 2019 62,798 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,587 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2017 57,997 miles

Exhaust silencer outer casing split .

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 54,483 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 54,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both lamps (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed outer handle sticking (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 50,665 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 50,665 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 50,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 48,646 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Dec 2013 46,685 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,239 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,357 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 42,351 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,536 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,540 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 WCY is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG07 WCY registered?

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

Is YG07 WCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG07 WCY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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