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BD07 SFO

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,262 mi
Last recorded115,262 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 SFO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 115,262 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 111,764 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 107,981 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 101,618 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 99,322 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 91,085 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 88,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 76,536 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,922 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 73,919 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 68,680 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 63,617 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 30 May 2015 58,278 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 58,278 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 52,817 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 52,814 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 46,306 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 40,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 40,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 33,865 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 28,366 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 SFO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BD07 SFO, 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 SFO is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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