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BJ56 ZJE

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,397 mi
Last recorded111,397 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 111,397 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 111,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 107,841 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 103,836 miles

exhaust flexi blowing

Pass 1 Aug 2022 102,176 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 101,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 101,427 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 101,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 96,299 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 96,298 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,234 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 92,637 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front arm, rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,861 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,701 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 77,757 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 70,847 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,571 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,793 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 41,065 miles

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

nearside dipped beam light output not as good as offside

Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,065 miles

nearside dipped beam light output not as good as offside

Pass 29 Dec 2009 29,713 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 ZJE is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZJE, 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 ZJE registered?

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

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