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BJ56 ZHW

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,598 mi
Last recorded95,598 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 95,598 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 95,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 92,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,819 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively [Offside/nearside rear] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin [Offside/nearside rear] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [Offside/nearside front. unions.] (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake travel slightly high.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Offside/nearside front rear bushes.] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [Offside/nearside rear] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 85,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 81,024 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule general corrosion on all ferrules and brake pipe connections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very small leak end of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 77,762 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,964 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,287 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 65,744 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,282 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,815 miles

Nearside Rear split on wall of tyre but not down to cord

Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,508 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,373 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,118 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 48,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,418 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 36,548 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 ZHW is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

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

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