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BD56 NXX

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,583 mi
Last recorded135,583 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 NXX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 135,583 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rearb (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 131,525 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 128,798 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 122,941 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 122,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 119,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 112,365 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,673 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 106,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,631 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 100,631 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn bald inside edge

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak

rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 76,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 76,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,311 miles

n/s headlight dimmer than that of the o/s, light output still enough to light the road ahead

o/s headlight washer inop

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,167 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 55,167 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,601 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,097 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,800 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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BD56 NXX is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD56 NXX, 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 BD56 NXX registered?

BD56 NXX is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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