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BG56 AZD

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

152,277 mi
Last recorded152,277 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 AZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 152,277 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated driveshaft gaiter not fully secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front side light slightly dim

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & perishing in tyre tread 205/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted & nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

strong advise engine smokey

Fail 18 Feb 2020 152,191 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated driveshaft gaiter not fully secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front side light slightly dim

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & perishing in tyre tread 205/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted & nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

strong advise engine smokey

Pass 21 Feb 2019 149,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases three small holes in center exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 149,118 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light stays on dash (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases three small holes in center exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 142,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box small hole & slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light does not work (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-5mm & has got a nail in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

engine slightly smokey

front exhaust pipe metal mountings broken

oil leak at engine bay

Fail 20 Feb 2018 142,444 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box small hole & slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light does not work (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-5mm & has got a nail in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust pipe metal mountings broken

oil leak at engine bay

Pass 22 Feb 2017 138,799 miles

Back box tail pipe bracket broken - Held on exhaust clamp

Front front windscreen light scratches

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre 3m - misshapen - starting crack - cuts - no cords - 205 50 R17

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drivers seat belt twisted starting fray

Offside Rear Tyre misshapen - starting crack - cuts - no cords

power steering rack damp

Fail 22 Feb 2017 138,799 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure steering track rod end locking nut finger loose causing play! (2.2.C.1g)

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

Back box tail pipe bracket broken - Held on exhaust clamp

Front front windscreen light scratches

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre 3m - misshapen - starting crack - cuts - no cords - 205 50 R17

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drivers seat belt twisted starting fray

Offside Rear Tyre misshapen - starting crack - cuts - no cords

power steering rack damp

Fail 14 Feb 2017 138,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emission test abandoned (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Coolant leak expansion bottle split ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 129,881 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 129,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear exhaust bracket broken , but system supported

Fail 11 Feb 2016 129,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed and below limit (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken , but system supported

Pass 11 Feb 2015 119,491 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 119,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 109,774 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 109,666 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 101,749 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 101,747 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front 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 29 Jun 2011 88,147 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Jan 2010 76,764 miles

n/s/r body damage

Fail 23 Dec 2009 76,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/r body damage

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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BG56 AZD is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 BG56 AZD, 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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BG56 AZD is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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