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BJ07 PNZ

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,119 mi
Last recorded148,119 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 148,119 miles

washers leaking.

Fail 1 Mar 2025 148,119 miles

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

washers leaking.

Pass 3 Aug 2024 139,836 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 131,226 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 123,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low

Pass 9 Nov 2021 114,897 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 106,780 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 106,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 92,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,947 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 81,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 77,525 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,587 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,388 miles

Nearside Front side marker light not working

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,950 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 53,930 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,781 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 45,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,876 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,567 miles

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

o/s/f tyre close too wear bars

outer sills not tested covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,130 miles

outer sills not tested covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2010 26,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer sills not tested covers fitted

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 PNZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 PNZ, 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 PNZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ07 PNZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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