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BJ56 ZHU

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,347 mi
Last recorded109,347 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 109,347 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 109,347 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 109,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 105,282 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 100,375 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 100,375 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 94,160 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,907 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 84,907 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 77,037 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 70,501 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 70,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 54,940 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 38,036 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 38,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre below limit....

Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,959 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,892 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 20,892 miles

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

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

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 ZHU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 BJ56 ZHU, 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 BJ56 ZHU registered?

BJ56 ZHU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ56 ZHU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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