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YP07 KBV

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,349 mi
Last recorded108,349 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP07 KBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 108,349 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 104,478 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 101,804 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 98,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2016 95,922 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres wearing on edges and both tyres deteriorated on tread section

front and rear brake dices corroded on surface

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on tread section and sidewall

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 82,987 miles

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

engine oil level low

Fail 30 Jul 2013 82,984 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 3 Jul 2012 77,282 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,282 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2011 72,851 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 69,987 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 69,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,998 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 KBV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP07 KBV, 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 KBV registered?

YP07 KBV is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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