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YH57 NVO

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,746 mi
Last recorded127,746 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 NVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 127,746 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 124,025 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 118,705 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 114,119 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 112,414 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 111,445 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 111,445 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 109,780 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 108,618 miles

back box slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 108,597 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

back box slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,120 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamp washers inop

Fail 19 Jul 2017 101,120 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamp washers inop

Pass 11 Aug 2016 93,965 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 86,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer case corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 86,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer case corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,325 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 76,286 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,174 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,729 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2011 45,871 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 45,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,233 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 NVO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NVO, 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 NVO registered?

YH57 NVO is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is YH57 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH57 NVO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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