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BJ56 UHW

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,254 mi
Last recorded94,254 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 UHW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 94,254 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 94,254 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 92,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 92,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 91,424 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,441 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 88,641 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 86,978 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 86,278 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 86,278 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 84,978 miles

Nsf and Osf lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 83,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,077 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,032 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 72,295 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,295 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,250 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,514 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,487 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cut in tread but not to cords

Fail 15 Feb 2012 44,487 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cut in tread but not to cords

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,349 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,012 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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BJ56 UHW is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BJ56 UHW, 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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BJ56 UHW is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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