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YX57 LKN

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,938 mi
Last recorded183,938 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 LKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 183,938 miles

Nearside Rear lamp broken.

oil level low.

Fail 28 Mar 2023 183,661 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking into buckle. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp broken.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil level low.

Pass 19 Jan 2022 153,866 miles

Sill covers fitted

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 153,865 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 136,271 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 135,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 131,162 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear braket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 109,593 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 109,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 98,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 85,949 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread (205/55/16)

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 5 Sep 2016 75,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/15V (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,928 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,273 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads & discs corroded & worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,247 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on the inside

Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,176 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,037 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,831 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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YX57 LKN is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX57 LKN, 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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YX57 LKN is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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