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YR07 JRV

2007 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,625 mi
Last recorded177,625 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 JRV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 177,625 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 177,511 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 167,519 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 158,644 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 151,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 146,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wear in brake discs

Fail 7 May 2019 146,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wear in brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2018 143,597 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 139,301 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 139,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 134,011 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 128,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs worn/corroded on inner surface

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated, system still supported

Fail 2 Feb 2015 128,902 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre, outer sidewall worn

rear brake discs worn/corroded on inner surface

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated, system still supported

Pass 8 Feb 2014 122,252 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 113,996 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 103,890 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2012 103,890 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2011 93,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 93,880 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 65,804 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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YR07 JRV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR07 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

YR07 JRV is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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