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BJ56 ZHO

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,538 mi
Last recorded126,538 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 126,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 126,538 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 123,834 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 123,830 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective breather hose (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 110,047 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 110,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 93,676 miles

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

Outer sill's covered

Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,303 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,793 miles

Advise minor oil leak from gearbox

Pass 2 Feb 2013 59,262 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,123 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,777 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,909 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 ZHO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZHO, 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 BJ56 ZHO registered?

BJ56 ZHO is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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