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BG56 EEJ

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,649 mi
Last recorded91,649 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,649 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2018 91,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2017 85,589 miles

Engine light on

N/S/R tyre going bold on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Jan 2017 85,587 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Engine light on

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

N/S/R tyre going bold on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 80,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Fail 13 Jan 2016 80,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,185 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bodywork damaged offside rear

smell of fuel under car but no leaks found

Fail 14 Jan 2015 73,185 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

bodywork damaged offside rear

smell of fuel under car but no leaks found

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,687 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,282 miles

advise,front screen cracked below eye level.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 54,273 miles

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

advise front windscreen has crack below wiper sweep.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 48,598 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,074 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 EEJ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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