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YX07 VFR

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,951 mi
Last recorded151,951 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX07 VFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 151,951 miles

BOTH front tyres showing approx 2.0mm tread in places

BOTH front tyres showing heavy wear to inner edges of tread close to cord showing

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2024 147,289 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 139,932 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 139,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 124,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 113,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 107,827 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 102,940 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 96,926 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 91,462 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 83,265 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 83,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,450 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Jan 2015 68,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,950 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 51,990 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,826 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,562 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,554 miles

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

Offside Front 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 VFR is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YX07 VFR, 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 YX07 VFR registered?

YX07 VFR is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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