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YH57 VPK

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,561 mi
Last recorded125,561 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 VPK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 125,561 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

hand brake travel nearing limit

under trays fitted, unable to fully test underside

Fail 27 Nov 2021 125,561 miles

front number plate damaged

hand brake travel nearing limit

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted, unable to fully test underside

Pass 27 Oct 2020 120,733 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust rear box deteriorated

front number plate damaged

staining steering rack no leaks visible

under trays fitted, unable to fully test underside

wear and slight pitting rear discs

Fail 19 Oct 2020 120,679 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE CLOSE TO WHEEL AND BRAKE HOSE

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust rear box deteriorated

front number plate damaged

staining steering rack no leaks visible

under trays fitted, unable to fully test underside

wear and slight pitting rear discs

Pass 5 Nov 2019 116,066 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres badly worn inner edges

exhaust rear box deteriorated

front number plate damaged

slight pitting rear discs

staining steering rack no leaks visible

under trays fitted, unable to fully test underside

wear nearside ball joint

Fail 5 Nov 2019 116,066 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres badly worn inner edges

exhaust rear box deteriorated

front number plate damaged

slight pitting rear discs

staining steering rack no leaks visible

under trays fitted, unable to fully test underside

wear nearside ball joint

Pass 4 Oct 2018 104,817 miles

exhaust showing some deterioration+mountings deteriorated

windscreen cracked,advise to replace

Fail 4 Oct 2018 104,817 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

exhaust showing some deterioration+mountings deteriorated

windscreen cracked,advise to replace

Pass 25 Sep 2017 94,584 miles

exhaust showing slight deterioration

Fail 25 Sep 2017 94,584 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust showing slight deterioration

Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,248 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads showing wear

Fail 3 Oct 2016 87,248 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads showing wear

Pass 26 Aug 2015 78,946 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2013 59,407 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,892 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 47,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,845 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 26,454 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

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YH57 VPK is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VPK, 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 VPK is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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