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YL57 EXR

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,607 mi
Last recorded210,607 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 EXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 210,607 miles

emissions too lean

Pass 19 Dec 2017 198,230 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 188,848 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 175,894 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 161,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 141,914 miles

Exhaust back box section deteriorating!

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyres wearing low!

Pass 11 Jan 2013 120,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust rear box outer skin on box corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2012 120,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust rear box outer skin on box corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 99,613 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 99,613 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 78,185 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 78,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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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YL57 EXR is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL57 EXR, 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 YL57 EXR registered?

YL57 EXR is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is YL57 EXR safe to buy?

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