MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,649 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak
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
Engine light on
N/S/R tyre going bold on inner and outer edges
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)
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
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
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
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
advise,front screen cracked below eye level.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise front windscreen has crack below wiper sweep.
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 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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What year was BG56 EEJ registered?
BG56 EEJ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 2007.
Is BG56 EEJ safe to buy?
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