MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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