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BJ56 ZJN

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,296 mi
Last recorded83,296 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 83,296 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 82,175 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 80,825 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing and slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking highly recomend change tyre 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 0 mm outer edge @ 0 mm inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,418 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 77,943 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,783 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 75,783 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 73,315 miles

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

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2015 73,315 miles

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,872 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2013 66,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,340 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,013 miles

o/s rear seat belt not tested due to childseat

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,741 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,961 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 37,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 ZJN is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

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

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