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YH57 OGB

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,257 mi
Last recorded156,257 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 OGB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 156,257 miles

Central Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Central Heat shield insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 149,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 142,341 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 142,341 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 161,006 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))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 161,006 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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 28 Dec 2018 157,336 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 149,206 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 141,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear close to legal limit and wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 109,476 miles

number plate lights dull

Pass 7 Oct 2013 92,854 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear tyres feathering inner edges

Fail 19 Sep 2012 75,012 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 75,012 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,517 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,976 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 39,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OGB is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OGB, 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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What year was YH57 OGB registered?

YH57 OGB is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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