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YY07 AFK

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

190,170 mi
Last recorded190,170 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 AFK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 190,170 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 190,170 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 177,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 157,995 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 157,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 144,764 miles

both rear tyres worn on the outer edges

Fail 5 Sep 2014 144,764 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 133,916 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 113,857 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 113,849 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front pads low condition

n/s/f / o/s/f discs heavy corrosion

n/s/f outer side wall damaged

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/f outer side wall damaged

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear pads low condition

Pass 23 Mar 2012 110,034 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,643 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads over 50% worn

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

offside rear lamp unit cracked on corner

Fail 10 Mar 2011 106,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads over 50% worn

front exhaust bracket rattling

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

offside rear lamp unit cracked on corner

Pass 22 Mar 2010 86,759 miles

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

fuel tank damaged(miss shaped)

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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YY07 AFK is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YY07 AFK, 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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YY07 AFK is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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