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YH57 VYD

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,336 mi
Last recorded106,336 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 VYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 106,336 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 106,333 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 92,825 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,616 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 87,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front sidemarker lamps inoperative

exhaust silencer second skin corroded

offside upper tail lamp inoperative

starter motor noisy

Fail 14 Sep 2016 84,013 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front sidemarker lamps inoperative

exhaust silencer second skin corroded

offside front ABS wiring adrift at strut

offside upper tail lamp inoperative

starter motor noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,009 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Oct 2014 62,119 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 58,673 miles

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

exhaust middle pipe corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,809 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,912 miles

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

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

flatspot onnearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,855 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 VYD is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VYD, 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 VYD is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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