MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
exhaust slight leak
Oil leak ()
slight blow front exhaust
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
both rear indicators discoloured
slight blow front exhaust
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front and rear brake discs slightly corrodded
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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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