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YH57 VWD

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,205 mi
Last recorded100,205 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 VWD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 100,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 93,145 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 88,197 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 88,197 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,455 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 77,455 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,369 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 70,232 miles

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

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 VWD is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH57 VWD registered?

YH57 VWD is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is YH57 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH57 VWD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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