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YR57 OAM

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

231,237 mi
Last recorded231,237 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 OAM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 231,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 221,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 215,733 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 208,533 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 202,478 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 200,368 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering gear (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 198,858 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 198,845 miles

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

Coolant leak hair line fracture in expansion bottle

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 198,002 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

slight damp/moisture present around PAS rack

Pass 17 Dec 2019 194,270 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 194,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 185,757 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 179,132 miles

skid service orange light on dash ( not a.b.s)

Fail 19 Dec 2018 179,132 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

skid service orange light on dash ( not a.b.s)

Pass 20 Jun 2018 173,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 167,634 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 160,571 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 153,848 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 153,848 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 147,876 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 145,919 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 135,919 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 135,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 127,950 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 119,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

REAR PLATE TAPED ADVISE TO BE SCREWD

Pass 17 Dec 2013 111,324 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,352 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 88,935 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 75,363 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,812 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 54,812 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 22,441 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 OAM is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 OAM, 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 OAM registered?

YR57 OAM is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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