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YG07 ZDM

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,822 mi
Last recorded215,822 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 ZDM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 215,822 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 204,738 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 192,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 188,191 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 185,423 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 180,797 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 175,437 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes split and starting to perish but not resulting in excess movement

Pass 5 Nov 2016 169,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 163,108 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inners (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 157,004 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 150,943 miles

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2014 150,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 141,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2013 141,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 123,114 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust rear section

Fail 13 Mar 2012 122,940 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust rear section

Pass 10 Mar 2011 106,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear pads worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,796 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 ZDM is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZDM, 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 ZDM registered?

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

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