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YG57 OWJ

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,790 mi
Last recorded82,790 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 OWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,790 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Jun 2017 82,788 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,404 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust box corroded

child seat fitted n.s.r

Fail 12 Jul 2016 79,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust box corroded

child seat fitted n.s.r

Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,936 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 72,936 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear exhaust box coraded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

o/s/reae bumper reflecoter damage

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,637 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 37,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both Side front And rear Brake Pads Running Low..

Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,615 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 OWJ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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