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BG07 RWJ

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,871 mi
Last recorded106,871 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 RWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 106,871 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 104,381 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 104,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 102,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 102,237 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 99,753 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,365 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 95,278 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 89,413 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 89,413 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 82,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 82,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,183 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 76,183 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,026 miles

boot lid requires adjustment/ loose on catch

Fail 22 Jun 2017 72,026 miles

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

boot lid requires adjustment/ loose on catch

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,252 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 65,035 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,588 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 60,588 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,626 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,222 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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,378 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,126 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,513 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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BG07 RWJ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BG07 RWJ, 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 BG07 RWJ registered?

BG07 RWJ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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