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YR07 JTY

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,981 mi
Last recorded91,981 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 JTY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 91,981 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 91,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2022 91,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 91,171 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 90,121 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 87,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,972 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,933 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,117 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 69,117 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,710 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,322 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,236 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 54,236 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,665 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,282 miles

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

different speed rating on front tyres

Fail 13 Mar 2010 32,282 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

different speed rating on front tyres

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 JTY is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR07 JTY, 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 YR07 JTY registered?

YR07 JTY is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2007.

Is YR07 JTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR07 JTY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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