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ExpiredMileage
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front inner tie rod play
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Corrosion on exhaust, rear mounting broken, rear heat shield loose.
Damage along nearside of vehicle.
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))
Nearside side repeater loose/damaged.
Noise from front brakes.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack. Oil film on steering rack.
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Corrosion on exhaust, rear mounting broken, rear heat shield loose.
Damage along nearside of vehicle.
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside side repeater loose/damaged.
Noise from front brakes.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack. Oil film on steering rack.
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear outer side light not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear tyre worn low
both number plates deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear tyre worn low
both number plates deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Power steering component fouling and steering adversely affected power steering belt shredded (2.1.5 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
nearside front tyre close to limits and starting to perish
offside front tyre close to limits and starting to perish
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
nearside front tyre close to limits and starting to perish
offside front tyre close to limits and starting to perish
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
front wipers smearing
nearside front tyre close to limits
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
front wipers smearing
nearside front tyre close to limits
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ07 PPV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 PPV, 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 PPV is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2007.
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