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BD07 EYG

2007 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

187,491 mi
Last recorded187,491 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 EYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 187,491 miles

ns number plate light inop

Pass 24 Jul 2025 185,357 miles

ns number plate light inop

osr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2024 182,894 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

engine covers fitted

suspension corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2024 182,866 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nsr (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

engine covers fitted

suspension corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2023 179,418 miles

engine covers fitted

nsr shocker damp

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2023 179,416 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

nsf wheel bearing rough

nsr shocker damp

oil leak

parking brake high

Pass 12 Jul 2022 176,014 miles

both os tyres wearing on edges

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 Jul 2022 176,014 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both os tyres wearing on edges

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Jul 2021 172,689 miles

os number plate light inop

osf tyre wearing on edges and cracking

under and sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2021 172,675 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low ns (4.1.2 (a))

os number plate light inop

osf tyre wearing on edges and cracking

under and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 169,998 miles

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2020 169,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2019 163,137 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 152,223 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 141,626 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 130,323 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 119,099 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 109,224 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 109,223 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 102,889 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,822 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 89,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,638 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 77,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 68,506 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,506 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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BD07 EYG is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BD07 EYG, 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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What year was BD07 EYG registered?

BD07 EYG is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 July 2007.

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