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BD56 NYH

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,922 mi
Last recorded102,922 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 102,922 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 98,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 98,080 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 94,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 88,811 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 83,700 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,198 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 78,193 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 74,284 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension lower arm rear mount deteriorated (strong advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dampness around steering track

front , rear suspension area corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 70,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2017 67,142 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 62,179 miles

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 2 May 2015 57,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

all tyres perishing

Pass 14 May 2014 53,531 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 49,881 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 44,684 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 40,437 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 36,133 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 NYH is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NYH, 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 NYH registered?

BD56 NYH is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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