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YG57 ZRA

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,691 mi
Last recorded52,691 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 ZRA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 52,691 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 47,006 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 47,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 44,201 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 41,947 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 41,945 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 39,597 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 38,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 37,785 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 37,785 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 34,498 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 28,803 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 28,564 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,956 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,995 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 21,949 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 17 Sep 2012 19,070 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,767 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,370 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 ZRA is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 ZRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG57 ZRA registered?

YG57 ZRA is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2007.

Is YG57 ZRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG57 ZRA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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