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YL07 DVJ

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,649 mi
Last recorded149,649 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 DVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2024 149,649 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak / blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing / leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected n/s/r light unit cracked and showing white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing backing plus side repeater unit its self missing for n/s mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding hard to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened has a cut in it (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached n/s/r shocker top mount broken & insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front subframe & suspension corroded

Indicator switch faulty the switch works but only if operated lightly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion forming o/s & n/s/r of car floor area to inner sills

Rear rear subframe and lower suspension arms & suspension corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2023 141,454 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 127,693 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 121,023 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,053 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 87,329 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,852 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,628 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,760 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 78,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

o/s/r tyre badly scalloped

Pass 7 Jul 2014 74,453 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,245 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 69,245 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,134 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 58,134 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,769 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 37,092 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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YL07 DVJ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YL07 DVJ, 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 YL07 DVJ registered?

YL07 DVJ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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