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YH57 EPU

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,627 mi
Last recorded86,627 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 EPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,627 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 81,131 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 75,168 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 75,168 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 68,105 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 61,805 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,631 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 58,769 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,170 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,006 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,305 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,910 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,662 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,419 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 10,483 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 9,169 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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YH57 EPU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YH57 EPU, 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 YH57 EPU registered?

YH57 EPU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is YH57 EPU safe to buy?

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