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YT57 XYU

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,465 mi
Last recorded115,465 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 XYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 115,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 100,022 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Damp (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Side(s), Rear Axle (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 99,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Damp (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Side(s), Rear Axle (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 90,878 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 90,876 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 85,473 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,417 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,937 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,234 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 55,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 37,659 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,158 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2012 29,876 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 26,056 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,395 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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YT57 XYU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YT57 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

YT57 XYU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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