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BJ07 PGZ

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,904 mi
Last recorded123,904 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 123,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 113,757 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 113,757 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 101,347 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

ns driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2022 92,123 miles

Offside Front Inner driveshaft has slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2021 83,293 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 77,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 65,232 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,529 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 55,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,350 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,196 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,892 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 41,975 miles

ALL TYRES OUT OF SHAPE, OFFSIDE REAR PERISHED

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 29 Mar 2013 41,975 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

ALL TYRES OUT OF SHAPE, OFFSIDE REAR PERISHED

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,063 miles

offside rear tyre crackewd

Fail 19 Mar 2012 39,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre crackewd

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,463 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 PGZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PGZ, 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 PGZ registered?

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

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