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YH57 PXU

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,486 mi
Last recorded123,486 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 123,486 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 122,570 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,218 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,068 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 75,051 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,123 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

excessive parking brake lever travel

Fail 8 Dec 2015 67,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

excessive parking brake lever travel

Fail 4 Dec 2014 59,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 59,022 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,817 miles

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 4 Dec 2013 50,817 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,792 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,297 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 PXU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

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

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