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BD56 ZCE

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,899 mi
Last recorded109,899 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 109,899 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 95,020 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 83,589 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 80,685 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 78,003 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 77,996 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 69,007 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 69,003 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 28 Jan 2019 63,448 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,335 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 58,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,577 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 47,788 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 44,929 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 40,315 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 40,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 36,816 miles

ESP fault lamp illuminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front wheel fitted with a winter tyre

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Jan 2012 31,804 miles

ASC warning illuminated

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 18 Jan 2012 31,707 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

traction control warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Jan 2011 28,529 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,753 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 24,753 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 ZCE is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZCE, 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 ZCE registered?

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

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