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YR57 NZZ

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,598 mi
Last recorded124,598 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 NZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 124,598 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Several components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 124,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Several components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 114,309 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp misted up

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension subframe and arms are corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 114,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp misted up

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension subframe and arms are corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 101,985 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 101,985 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing & corroding (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing & corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre have deep cuts but not showing cords

both rear shocker dust covers loose

exhaust boxes rotting outer coverings

Fail 15 Aug 2017 89,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing & corroding (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing & corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre have deep cuts but not showing cords

both rear shocker dust covers loose

exhaust boxes rotting outer coverings

Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured whiteish (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured whiteish (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Rear exhaust box outer covering rotting

Fail 23 Aug 2016 79,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured whiteish (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured whiteish (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Rear exhaust box outer covering rotting

Pass 4 Aug 2015 69,469 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,528 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 60,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 51,383 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,036 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,855 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,827 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 NZZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YR57 NZZ, 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 YR57 NZZ registered?

YR57 NZZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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