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BG56 AZL

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,642 mi
Last recorded88,642 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,642 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,339 miles

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt properly due to child seat fitted

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,729 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 84,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,421 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 82,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,488 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 81,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,557 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,717 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,966 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 65,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 59,591 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,537 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,815 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,826 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 47,117 miles

HEADLAMP REAR COVERS MISSING

Fail 20 Jan 2012 47,117 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

HEADLAMP REAR COVERS MISSING

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,703 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)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 40,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake pads wearing low and discs lipped

Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,852 miles

front brake pads wearing low and discs lipped

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 AZL 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 71.4%.

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 AZL, 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 BG56 AZL registered?

BG56 AZL is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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