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AD07 BZA

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,869 mi
Last recorded109,869 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 BZA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 109,869 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 28 Sep 2024 100,789 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 96,571 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 91,161 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,413 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 79,456 miles

Engine oil level low.

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 79,379 miles

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

Engine oil level low.

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,259 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 68,259 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,393 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 58,351 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 58,351 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres badly worn on edges

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

wiper blades poor

Pass 23 May 2017 55,052 miles

BOTH SIDES LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS REAR RUBBER BUSHES DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY

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)

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 17 May 2016 49,345 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 42,104 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 37,225 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 32,257 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2012 26,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 18,357 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 10,662 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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AD07 BZA is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AD07 BZA, 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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AD07 BZA is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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