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YX07 YGL

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

187,015 mi
Last recorded187,015 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX07 YGL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 187,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 179,454 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 169,668 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 147,228 miles

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

exhaust tatty

Fail 12 Mar 2014 147,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust tatty

Pass 15 Mar 2013 120,799 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,359 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,397 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,754 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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YX07 YGL is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

YX07 YGL is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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