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YX57 OUS

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,385 mi
Last recorded135,385 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 OUS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 135,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 135,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 129,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 123,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 123,313 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 116,879 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 116,879 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 110,061 miles

Offside Front slight noise from offside driveshaft intermediate bearing

Fail 6 Aug 2021 110,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight noise from offside driveshaft intermediate bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2020 103,850 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,727 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 93,358 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 88,266 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,429 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,360 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 74,271 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,906 miles

Condensation in n/s headlight

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,062 miles

Stone chip to lower edge of windscreen in "black" area

Fail 10 Sep 2012 61,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Stone chip to lower edge of windscreen in "black" area

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,613 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 50,613 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,426 miles

Nearside 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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YX57 OUS is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OUS, 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 YX57 OUS registered?

YX57 OUS is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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