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YG57 OWD

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,174 mi
Last recorded117,174 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 OWD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 117,174 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 114,207 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 114,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2022 112,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 112,147 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 108,971 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 108,970 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Off side and near side, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 106,009 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 106,009 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 100,776 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 100,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 99,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 99,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 92,160 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,596 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated and heat shield loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,478 miles

Front Off side and near side tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,973 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 68,973 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,181 miles

Centre exhaust is corroded.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 61,181 miles

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

Centre exhaust is corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,615 miles

Both head light adjuster are on full adjustment

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tyre side wall slight damage but cords not exposed

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 OWD is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG57 OWD shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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