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BJ56 ZKA

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

165,054 mi
Last recorded165,054 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 165,054 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 163,065 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 144,802 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 144,801 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount snapped at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front side marker not working

Pass 10 Jun 2019 128,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 120,499 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 120,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges (3mm)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 112,291 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 104,578 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,189 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,740 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,743 miles

O/S/Front aim slightly low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,108 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,351 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,946 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 ZKA is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZKA, 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 ZKA registered?

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

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