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YG57 JBZ

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,143 mi
Last recorded86,143 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 JBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 86,143 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 86,141 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,311 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2016 79,311 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,953 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,977 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 65,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,182 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,985 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 57,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,771 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 44,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,807 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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YG57 JBZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YG57 JBZ, 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 YG57 JBZ registered?

YG57 JBZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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