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YG57 MLE

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,514 mi
Last recorded128,514 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 MLE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 128,514 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside repeater lens cracked and duct tape on mirror casing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front caliper retaining spring missing

Offside Front shocker leaking (borderline pass)

all rear suspension components corroded

long travel at handbrake lever

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2025 128,514 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside repeater lens cracked and duct tape on mirror casing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front caliper retaining spring missing

Offside Front shocker leaking (borderline pass)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

coolant below min level

long travel at handbrake lever

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2024 123,572 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease

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

Offside Front Door check strap insecure

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 123,505 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged pipe cracked revealing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes coated in grease

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

Offside Front Door check strap insecure

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 118,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED. 4 CORNERS AND FRONT TO REAR RUNS (1.1.11 (c))

FREEPLAY IN HANDBRAKE LEVER. MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive LEAK @ GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE/SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S AND O/S REAR MOST BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CASING CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS ON WING MIRROR CRACKED/BROKEN (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP/CRACK IN WINDSCREEN. SWEPT AREA NOT MORE THAN 40MM (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S. ALL ARMS (2X LOWER AND 1X UPPER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR ARM BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 118,179 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH N/S AND O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED. 4 CORNERS AND FRONT TO REAR RUNS (1.1.11 (c))

FREEPLAY IN HANDBRAKE LEVER. MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive LEAK @ GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE/SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S AND O/S REAR MOST BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CASING CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS ON WING MIRROR CRACKED/BROKEN (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP/CRACK IN WINDSCREEN. SWEPT AREA NOT MORE THAN 40MM (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S. ALL ARMS (2X LOWER AND 1X UPPER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR ARM BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 113,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake bind

Offside Front wheel bind

oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 1 Dec 2022 113,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake bind

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

Offside Front wheel bind

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

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 26 Nov 2021 108,204 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

vaiours suspension corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,453 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 18 Jul 2018 81,362 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,774 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,953 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,466 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 37,387 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 33,792 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,292 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 32,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 22,151 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 MLE is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YG57 MLE, 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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YG57 MLE is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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