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BJ07 PPY

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,193 mi
Last recorded102,193 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 102,193 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 97,820 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 97,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,485 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 83,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEATER LOOSE.

N/S/R TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

O/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED,

O/S/R TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

child seat not properly secured to vehicle

power steering fluid level low

Pass 31 Mar 2012 59,632 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,677 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 34,676 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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 PPY is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ07 PPY registered?

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

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