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YR07 JRU

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,332 mi
Last recorded117,332 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 JRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 117,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 112,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 106,775 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 106,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 105,418 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,079 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 101,396 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,343 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 106,281 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 95,173 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 95,173 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 91,877 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,889 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 83,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 71,590 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,076 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,582 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YR07 JRU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YR07 JRU, 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 YR07 JRU registered?

YR07 JRU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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