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BJ07 POV

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,050 mi
Last recorded159,050 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 POV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 159,050 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 153,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 153,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 141,530 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONTS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 116,135 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 105,282 miles

Central Front Exhaust hanger loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Strut top bearing poor

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2017 105,282 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust hanger loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Strut top bearing poor

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2016 94,589 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,235 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,059 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 73,059 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 63,158 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 63,158 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,207 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 54,207 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,680 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 43,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,337 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 POV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 POV, 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 POV registered?

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

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