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YK07 RXZ

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,798 mi
Last recorded157,798 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 RXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 157,798 miles

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2022 157,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 151,011 miles

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))

Suspension components generally corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 150,913 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 141,274 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 133,915 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 119,833 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 112,229 miles

Nearside door mirror glass doesn't provide a view to the rear

Fail 1 Mar 2018 112,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass doesn't provide a view to the rear

Pass 20 Feb 2017 96,895 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,997 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 42,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,153 miles

both front tyres scrubbing

Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YK07 RXZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK07 RXZ, 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 YK07 RXZ registered?

YK07 RXZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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