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YT07 TUV

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,517 mi
Last recorded155,517 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 TUV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 155,517 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 May 2020 155,517 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 14 May 2020 155,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine tray and under shield fitted

windscreen damaged but not in driver view

Pass 15 Jun 2017 144,229 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

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

Rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to engine and underside

Fail 15 Jun 2017 144,229 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

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

Rear tyre cracking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to engine and underside

Pass 3 Jun 2016 136,039 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 127,599 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 127,599 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 117,762 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 117,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 115,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 115,543 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 105,709 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 911,268 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 81,509 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 70,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,086 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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YT07 TUV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TUV, 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 YT07 TUV registered?

YT07 TUV is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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