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BD56 NYZ

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,659 mi
Last recorded129,659 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2018 129,659 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp has reduced light out put (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting bush deteriorated. ok at time of test. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted and perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Rear exhaust hangers corroded but secure at time of test.

both head light aims on lowest setting but ok at time of test.

oil low added 1 litre

Pass 9 Feb 2017 98,264 miles

anti skid light and warning light stay on

Fail 9 Feb 2017 98,261 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

anti skid light and warning light stay on

Pass 19 Feb 2016 84,520 miles

Front brake pads low.

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

Offside Front marker light out.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside headlamp dull.

Rear brake pads low.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber starting to split.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 84,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Front brake pads low.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 239 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front marker light out.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside headlamp dull.

Rear brake pads low.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber starting to split.

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.close to legal limit and has a nail in.

Offside Rear tyre very close to legal limit and cracked in tread .

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,436 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 58,142 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,840 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 47,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 42,761 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,846 miles

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

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 NYZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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