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BJ07 XJO

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,714 mi
Last recorded35,714 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 XJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 35,714 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 35,884 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 35,036 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 34,734 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 34,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 34,064 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 33,640 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,060 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,151 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,306 miles

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Apr 2016 31,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 28,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,008 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,199 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,193 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,152 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 XJO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

BJ07 XJO is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2007.

Is BJ07 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ07 XJO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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