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BG57 VDP

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,522 mi
Last recorded138,522 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 VDP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 138,522 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 122,411 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 122,409 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 112,425 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 102,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 96,342 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,233 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rear pads low

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,869 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2013 58,560 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 58,560 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,638 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,591 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,590 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 34,590 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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BG57 VDP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG57 VDP, 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 BG57 VDP registered?

BG57 VDP is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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