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YG57 OWF

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,092 mi
Last recorded174,092 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 OWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 174,092 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise replace wipers

offside rear tyre runflat damage,advise replace

Pass 16 Aug 2022 164,910 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 156,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2020 150,475 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

lots of corrosion under vehicle

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2020 150,475 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily pitted and corroded

lots of corrosion under vehicle

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 144,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 144,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 133,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,146 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 0mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 122,146 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 0mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 110,649 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front inner edge 0mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 104,585 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 104,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 97,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2013 84,065 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2013 83,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,843 miles

anti skid light on

Pass 13 Aug 2011 45,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,031 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 OWF is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OWF, 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 OWF registered?

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

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