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YX57 VPO

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,891 mi
Last recorded133,891 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 VPO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 133,891 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 125,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 114,774 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 100,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 100,580 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,542 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a stone chip in zone (A) less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 87,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm rear bush has ex play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a stone chip in zone (A) less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 75,868 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage around steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer has minor leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 53,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 53,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,976 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,312 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 39,311 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 35,946 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 35,946 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,681 miles

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

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,959 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 27,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,785 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,551 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 VPO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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