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Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed edge of belt. (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))
various components corroded.exhaust corroded.fuel tank straps corroded.
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
various components corroded.exhaust corroded.fuel tank straps corroded.
Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various components corroded.front exhaust flexi pipe worn.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various components corroded.front exhaust flexi pipe worn.
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
front tyres badly worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both wishbones. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both wishbones. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advise airbag light on
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ07 PPF is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PPF, 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 PPF is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2007.
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