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BJ07 PMY

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,688 mi
Last recorded137,688 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 137,688 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 135,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 135,395 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 130,548 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 130,548 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 121,137 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust hanger broken rear

Fail 15 Jul 2019 121,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust hanger broken rear

Pass 19 Jul 2018 110,666 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 110,665 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 104,459 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 104,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,637 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 94,637 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened all discs & pads (3.5.1n)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 79,677 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 63,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,251 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,262 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 61,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,802 miles

both rear tyres low tread depth and cracks around outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2011 38,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,108 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 PMY is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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