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YH57 HLM

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,554 mi
Last recorded102,554 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 HLM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,554 miles

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 102,554 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 90,611 miles

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

engine oil topped up during prechecks

Fail 10 Nov 2020 90,611 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine oil topped up during prechecks

Pass 2 Oct 2019 85,831 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 85,831 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,077 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 75,301 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 75,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,486 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 64,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,637 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,080 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,897 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 42,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,506 miles

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

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

n/s side repetor lens condition

Pass 1 Oct 2011 23,586 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 13,172 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 HLM is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YH57 HLM, 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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YH57 HLM is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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