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BD07 SFJ

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,795 mi
Last recorded129,795 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 SFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 129,795 miles

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

Offside Front gearbox seal slight leak

Pass 15 Jan 2022 128,187 miles

Offside Front Driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 14 Jan 2022 127,182 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2021 126,017 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 126,017 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 120,711 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 111,478 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 101,334 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 101,304 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 92,960 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2015 85,912 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 85,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,812 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 69,852 miles

Front/Rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 69,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front/Rear exhaust hangers corroded.

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

Offside Rear tyre starting too bulge causing separation of materials.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 58,866 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 47,395 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 33,990 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 SFJ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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