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YS56 KWH

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,603 mi
Last recorded203,603 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 KWH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 203,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 203,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords central tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 201,681 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 199,086 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 196,807 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 196,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 189,692 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 174,110 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 174,110 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 157,934 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 140,252 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 140,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 122,126 miles

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

offside front brake discs slightly worn

slight judder when vehicle is driven on the road but not detected in the brake rollers

Pass 5 Jan 2012 103,891 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 85,583 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 72,973 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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YS56 KWH is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS56 KWH, 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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YS56 KWH is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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