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YT07 KXW

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,050 mi
Last recorded149,050 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 KXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 149,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 149,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 144,507 miles

Offside Front Repeter lamp lenz broken

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 144,350 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Repeter lamp lenz broken

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 136,459 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 127,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 117,141 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 104,541 miles

Offside n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

both rear tyres wearing deges

exhaust detyeriorated

scew in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,389 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 97,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 93,334 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,356 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 83,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 73,544 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,544 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,223 miles

N/S/F road wheel slightly bent on inside

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,341 miles

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

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

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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YT07 KXW is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YT07 KXW, 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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YT07 KXW is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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