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BJ07 PRZ

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,893 mi
Last recorded136,893 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 136,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 122,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 122,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,391 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 109,391 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 103,372 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 103,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,698 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 94,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 84,667 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,360 miles

Nearside Front headlight dipped beam dim

Pass 12 May 2015 68,430 miles

Some damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2014 61,695 miles

Some damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,683 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 25,183 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 25,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PRZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PRZ, 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 PRZ registered?

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

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