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YH57 OFU

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,396 mi
Last recorded114,396 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 OFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,396 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 114,396 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 100,887 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 95,653 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 95,525 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective LIGHT ON (5.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn To Excess On Inner Edge Of Tread -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Back Box Has Corrosion To Outer Skin

Pass 22 May 2017 89,131 miles

Corrosion To Outer Skin Exhaust Back Box And Pipe

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Worn On Inner Edge Of Tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2017 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn To Excess On Outer Edge Of Tread -- 205 55 15 -- (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Corrosion To Outer Skin Exhaust Back Box And Pipe

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Worn On Inner Edge Of Tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 81,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm - 205 55 16 - (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 81,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm - 205 55 16 - (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2014 74,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,564 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,200 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 OFU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OFU, 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 OFU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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