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BJ07 AVO

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,961 mi
Last recorded106,961 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 AVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 106,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 May 2023 106,929 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 May 2022 106,056 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 104,651 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2021 104,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2020 104,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 104,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 100,669 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 91,101 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 91,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement The lower arm bush pointing towards the rear of vehicle. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,691 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,574 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,542 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,207 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 55,207 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,948 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2013 43,948 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 38,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,931 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,322 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 22,320 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BJ07 AVO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ07 AVO, 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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BJ07 AVO is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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