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BJ07 PGO

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,213 mi
Last recorded68,213 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 PGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,213 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Mirror glass insecure

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 68,213 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Mirror glass insecure

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 67,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear lamp lenses damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 66,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp broken

Offside side repeater lamp broken

Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,342 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

nearside front shock slight misting oil

Fail 20 Apr 2017 65,342 miles

Side repeater not working both sides (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

nearside front shock slight misting oil

Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,641 miles

both rear shocks slight misting oil

Fail 15 Apr 2016 62,641 miles

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

both rear shocks slight misting oil

Pass 16 Apr 2015 59,749 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,047 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 56,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,662 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,290 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,855 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,890 miles

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

power steering very heavy

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 PGO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PGO, 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 PGO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ07 PGO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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