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YP07 KBF

2007 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,800 mi
Last recorded91,800 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP07 KBF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 91,800 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroderd

off side front head light slightly dim

Fail 24 Apr 2017 91,504 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust box outer skin corroderd

off side front head light slightly dim

Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,772 miles

rear indicators slightly white

slight play in both front lower inner rear suspention arm bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,712 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,288 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 46,288 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,819 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,393 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 32,393 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,997 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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YP07 KBF is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP07 KBF, 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 YP07 KBF registered?

YP07 KBF is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2007.

Is YP07 KBF safe to buy?

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