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YR57 NZY

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,516 mi
Last recorded132,516 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 NZY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 132,516 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 127,428 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 114,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 109,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 109,900 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 106,674 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 103,764 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 100,926 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,503 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 90,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 85,818 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 81,040 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,853 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 66,108 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 57,229 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,590 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 49,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,844 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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YR57 NZY is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel 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 YR57 NZY, 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 NZY registered?

YR57 NZY is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 October 2007.

Is YR57 NZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR57 NZY 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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