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BD56 NYA

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,740 mi
Last recorded97,740 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 97,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 89,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 79,261 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 73,881 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 72,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,623 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 72,323 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 72,313 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,056 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,274 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 58,967 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,670 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 57,670 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,173 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,787 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,597 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,456 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 39,168 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,168 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 38,614 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 NYA is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD56 NYA?

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What year was BD56 NYA registered?

BD56 NYA is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 January 2007.

Is BD56 NYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 NYA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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