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BG56 BBE

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,452 mi
Last recorded121,452 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 121,452 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 121,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 121,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 110,183 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 23 Jan 2015 97,436 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,746 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,650 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,343 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 57,343 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,431 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,981 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 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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