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YR07 MDU

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,349 mi
Last recorded83,349 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 MDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 83,349 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 72,782 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,522 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 63,521 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 51,261 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 51,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 50,745 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 50,133 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 47,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE PADS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 44,372 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 40,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 35,621 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,324 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,596 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,956 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,950 miles

O/S/R tyre has deep cut in sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,645 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 MDU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

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

Is YR07 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR07 MDU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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