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BJ07 PRV

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,068 mi
Last recorded115,068 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 115,068 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 107,812 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,642 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,738 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,261 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 78,261 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,780 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,184 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,484 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,671 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 45,671 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,858 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 37,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,837 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,035 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 PRV is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PRV, 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 PRV registered?

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

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