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BG56 AZW

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,625 mi
Last recorded101,625 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 101,625 miles

ALL tyres cracked/perished

Engine cover(s)/Undershield(s) fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust tail pipe supporting bracket broken but system is still secure and adequately supported

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 13 Dec 2017 96,466 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 90,657 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 84,538 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,115 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 79,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 72,847 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 64,954 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged and split but no exposed cords

Pass 10 Dec 2011 53,898 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 53,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 44,148 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,170 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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BG56 AZW is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG56 AZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG56 AZW registered?

BG56 AZW is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2007.

Is BG56 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 AZW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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