MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom dust cover (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover has pin hole but not resulting in ingress of dirt
exhaust tail pipe bracket snapped still secure
slight engine oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG56 BBE is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 BBE, 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 BBE registered?
BG56 BBE is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2007.
Is BG56 BBE safe to buy?
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