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YY07 AYK

2007 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,498 mi
Last recorded94,498 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 AYK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 94,498 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/ pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm (rear bushes) are perished and worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear bump stops are worn and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Underside corroded.

Fail 23 Mar 2021 94,498 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/ pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm (rear bushes) are perished and worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear bump stops are worn and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Underside corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,099 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shocker protection kits badly perished

Underside of vehicle corroded at rear

Pass 5 Mar 2019 85,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 85,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,891 miles

Nearside Rear shocker protection kit split

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak in engine bay

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,502 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 73,502 miles

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,902 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Mar 2016 68,865 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,685 miles

Exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Rest of tyres worn on both edges

Fail 10 Mar 2015 63,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Rest of tyres worn on both edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,575 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 58,570 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,912 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,021 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,390 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,254 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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YY07 AYK is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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