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AC57 BMC

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

23,598 mi
Last recorded23,598 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC57 BMC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 23,598 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 22,376 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 20,307 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 18,274 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 18,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

front exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2021 16,186 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 14,041 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 12,194 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 11,857 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2017 10,453 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 10,377 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,603 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 8,997 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 8,968 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 8,171 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 6,532 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 5,362 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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AC57 BMC is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AC57 BMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC57 BMC registered?

AC57 BMC is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is AC57 BMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC57 BMC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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