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BG56 EEV

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,236 mi
Last recorded141,236 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 141,236 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill trays fitted signs of corrosion both sides

Pass 29 Apr 2024 128,794 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 128,794 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 112,021 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 112,021 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 99,092 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 99,092 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 98,700 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front indicater lamp cover missing

Fail 8 Oct 2020 98,700 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front indicater lamp cover missing

Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 95,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing badly on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,109 miles

Offside Front side mirror casing damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2017 86,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr and nsr tyres cracking slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,394 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 76,114 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2015 76,114 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 70,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 70,146 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,341 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 57,007 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,094 miles

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

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

os/ns front and rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,155 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 EEV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EEV, 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 EEV is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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