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BJ07 AVP

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,737 mi
Last recorded183,737 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 AVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 183,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 183,737 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 175,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all of vehicles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 166,789 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 161,816 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 161,756 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 155,538 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 146,601 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 146,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 137,695 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Nov 2015 129,213 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 120,064 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 108,577 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 108,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear disc's slightly corroded

Slight damage to N/S/F

Pass 25 Jun 2011 92,902 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 83,305 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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BJ07 AVP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ07 AVP, 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 BJ07 AVP registered?

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

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