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YH57 OFV

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,305 mi
Last recorded142,305 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 OFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 142,305 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 142,305 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 135,925 miles

Both exhaust silencer skins rusty

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Brake/fuel pipe clips along floor missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak Reservoir split ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Intercooler leaking

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Repaired in edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 135,621 miles

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

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

Both exhaust silencer skins rusty

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Brake/fuel pipe clips along floor missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak Reservoir split ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Intercooler leaking

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Repaired in edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 126,415 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 120,978 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 120,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 114,845 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX DELAMINATING

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 106,354 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 106,343 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,948 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,433 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 73,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake disc discoloured

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 73,783 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake disc discoloured

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges nearly down to wire (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly down to wire inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,949 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 47,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 36,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 36,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sills & battery covered

Pass 28 Nov 2012 33,681 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,737 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 27,426 miles

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

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

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 OFV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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