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BJ07 RMU

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,093 mi
Last recorded134,093 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2023 134,093 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2022 126,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 120,532 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 120,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 116,504 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 108,940 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 108,940 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,114 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 100,114 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,727 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 76,388 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,084 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 57,117 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 57,117 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,472 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,723 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,919 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2010 34,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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 RMU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RMU, 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 RMU registered?

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

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