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BJ07 PGU

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,010 mi
Last recorded156,010 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 156,010 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 154,177 miles

All Underbody, Suspension Components, Axles And Arms Corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Droplink Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side Mirror Cover Missing/Damaged

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 154,177 miles

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

All Underbody, Suspension Components, Axles And Arms Corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Droplink Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side Mirror Cover Missing/Damaged

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 146,470 miles

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

Offside Front mirror casing cracked

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 140,001 miles

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

Exhaust Corroded

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

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

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

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

Underbody Corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 140,001 miles

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

Exhaust Corroded

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

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

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

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

Underbody Corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 134,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 129,743 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 123,272 miles

exhaust slight leak

Pass 20 Sep 2017 118,171 miles

Oil leak ()

slight blow front exhaust

Fail 20 Sep 2017 118,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak ()

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 29 Sep 2016 114,248 miles

both rear indicators discoloured

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 24 Sep 2015 110,213 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

electronic power steering as poor operation

front flexi exhaust deteriorated and blowing

knock from steering

o/s rear shocker appears to be misted out of oil strong advise

o/s rear tyre worn on edges and cut in outer sidewall

rear exhaust bracket broken

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 104,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly corrodded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 98,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly corrodded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,281 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,848 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 66,848 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,692 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,782 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 PGU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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