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YX07 VFC

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,120 mi
Last recorded131,120 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX07 VFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 131,120 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 131,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 124,045 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 124,043 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,986 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 102,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 102,558 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 93,104 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,369 miles

N/S/Front wheel bearing slightly rough

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

Offside 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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YX07 VFC is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YX07 VFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX07 VFC registered?

YX07 VFC is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 March 2007.

Is YX07 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX07 VFC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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