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BG56 EEU

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

166,357 mi
Last recorded166,357 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 166,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 163,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 159,236 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 155,602 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 150,485 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 145,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 142,245 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2019 135,605 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 127,341 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 119,326 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 110,942 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 103,209 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,817 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,968 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 38,804 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,240 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 19,240 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 EEU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EEU, 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 EEU registered?

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

Is BG56 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 EEU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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