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BJ07 PLV

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

242,971 mi
Last recorded242,971 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 PLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 242,971 miles

Front Coolant leak header tank

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 230,377 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 216,548 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 199,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end part of o/s front to rear & mid part of o/d front to rear at rear joint both showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe metal mount bracket corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2022 170,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid part of o/s front to rear pipe at rear joint showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on inner edges ,tread lowish on n/s tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre in poor cond & has bad uneven tread wear on inner edge with bald areas. AD REPLACE TYRE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 140,292 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 139,736 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Aug 2020 119,245 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 119,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 108,804 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 104,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 97,801 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,361 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 91,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear service brake has reduced effort

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,037 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 78,185 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 78,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,366 miles

offside front tyre worn close to wearbars

Fail 18 Feb 2013 63,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn close to wearbars

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,230 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,788 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,301 miles

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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 PLV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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