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YT57 VYW

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,765 mi
Last recorded94,765 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 VYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 94,765 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 94,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,088 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 88,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,674 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 81,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2020 76,385 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 76,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 69,771 miles

both rear tyres are at 3mm.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,870 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,447 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 57,444 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 55,532 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 53,369 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,369 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,849 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,158 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,731 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,982 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 42,982 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,657 miles

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

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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YT57 VYW is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT57 VYW, 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 YT57 VYW registered?

YT57 VYW is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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