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YR07 MDY

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,032 mi
Last recorded147,032 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 MDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 147,032 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 147,032 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 25 Mar 2020 140,184 miles

advise exhaust v slight blow

advise front tyres feathering

advise gearbox oil leak

advise rear pads /condition

advise veichle overheated on emmissions test

Fail 25 Mar 2020 140,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise exhaust v slight blow

advise front tyres feathering

advise gearbox oil leak

advise rear pads /condition

advise veichle overheated on emmissions test

Pass 5 Apr 2019 129,502 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 128,977 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 117,529 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,067 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 100,044 miles

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2016 99,771 miles

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

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 89,956 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,160 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 76,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 65,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,589 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2012 56,256 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,297 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 42,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MDY is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

YR07 MDY is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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