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BJ07 PMU

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,230 mi
Last recorded110,230 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,230 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 110,230 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 97,606 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 91,787 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Fresheners hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,826 miles

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,083 miles

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,277 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre treads running low

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,734 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2015 69,393 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,393 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2014 62,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,424 miles

headlight aim is only just within its limmits

off side front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,345 miles

front brake pads are worn

Fail 26 Mar 2012 48,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake pads are worn

Pass 26 Mar 2011 38,607 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Mar 2011 38,607 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge [advise immediate replacement]

Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,240 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 28,226 miles

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

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

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 PMU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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