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BJ07 PPV

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

152,810 mi
Last recorded152,810 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 152,810 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,830 miles

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 136,816 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 131,369 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 12,082 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low

both number plates deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2019 125,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn low

both number plates deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2018 117,952 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 117,928 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 113,508 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 113,496 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 111,307 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 111,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,901 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 96,901 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,750 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 72,187 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,187 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,875 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,875 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,663 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 45,662 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,962 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 34,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

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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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