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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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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
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))
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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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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