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YX57 WYZ

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

113,963 mi
Last recorded113,963 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 WYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 113,963 miles

All four tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust centre box outer skin flaking off

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

Pass 1 Feb 2018 107,054 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 106,952 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 103,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished & exhaust back box outer skin worn

Fail 31 Jan 2017 103,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished & exhaust back box outer skin worn

Fail 3 Aug 2016 103,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 96,636 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 96,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 96,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

rear/exhaust corroded but serviceable

Pass 24 Jun 2014 89,440 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 89,439 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 77,203 miles

air-con inop

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,134 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 62,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,906 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 WYZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WYZ, 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 WYZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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