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YR57 GME

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,497 mi
Last recorded106,497 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 GME
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 106,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 102,085 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 101,944 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 101,943 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 100,439 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 100,435 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 98,094 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 98,094 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,313 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 93,179 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,425 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 85,768 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,930 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 74,930 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,200 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,449 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 61,449 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,350 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 53,350 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,537 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,177 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 37,177 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,842 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 27,842 miles

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

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

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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YR57 GME is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YR57 GME, 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 YR57 GME registered?

YR57 GME is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is YR57 GME safe to buy?

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