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YH07 OZW

2007 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,588 mi
Last recorded107,588 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 OZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 107,588 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 107,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 102,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 102,967 miles

Exhaust system insecure both front exhaust rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 94,771 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,191 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 85,328 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 85,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 78,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 72,276 miles

child seats fitted at time of test

engine cover and under tray fitted

rear exhaust becoming deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,184 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,803 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 53,697 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 47,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,046 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,844 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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YH07 OZW is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YH07 OZW, 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 YH07 OZW registered?

YH07 OZW is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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