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BJ07 PHK

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,210 mi
Last recorded71,210 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,210 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,133 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,589 miles

Cuts on offside front and nearside rear tyre walls

Fail 2 Mar 2015 58,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Cuts on offside front and nearside rear tyre walls

Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 54,881 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,249 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 47,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,718 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,296 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 35,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,282 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 PHK is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PHK, 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 PHK registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ07 PHK shows 12 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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