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BJ07 XJM

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,296 mi
Last recorded81,296 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 XJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 81,296 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,343 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 63,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,879 miles

both front tyres wearing low 2mm

Fail 28 Apr 2014 51,879 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low 2mm

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,620 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,969 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 34,969 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,161 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,972 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 XJM is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XJM, 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 XJM registered?

BJ07 XJM is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2007.

Is BJ07 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ07 XJM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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