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BD07 KYP

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

246,158 mi
Last recorded246,158 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 KYP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 246,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 237,346 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 237,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 223,538 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 223,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 200,215 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 200,215 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 183,563 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 182,288 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 171,657 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 161,507 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 145,118 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 145,118 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 180,298 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 112,829 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 112,829 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,821 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 83,196 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 60,688 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 60,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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 KYP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KYP, 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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BD07 KYP is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2007.

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