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BJ07 PLZ

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

164,811 mi
Last recorded164,811 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 164,811 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 12 May 2025 164,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 1 Nov 2024 164,359 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 29 Oct 2024 164,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 26 Mar 2024 154,106 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 153,984 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 153,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 137,628 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 137,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 126,632 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 126,632 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 116,235 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 108,970 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 98,765 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

cambelt

Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,787 miles

Front both wishbones

Offside Front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2017 82,858 miles

wishbone bushes weak

Fail 29 Mar 2017 82,858 miles

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

wishbone bushes weak

Pass 26 Mar 2016 75,356 miles

tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,633 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,547 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 51,547 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,418 miles

n/side front tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,917 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 38,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,556 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 PLZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

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

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