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BJ56 ZKB

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,135 mi
Last recorded134,135 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 ZKB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 134,135 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 134,135 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 131,325 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 120,607 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 120,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 118,438 miles

re set the anti skid light

Pass 1 Feb 2017 107,546 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 107,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 97,429 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 86,919 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 73,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 73,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 59,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 43,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,353 miles

cut in offside rear tyre tread but not down to the cords

Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,603 miles

both front tyres on 2mm and wearing on edges

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 ZKB is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZKB, 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 ZKB registered?

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

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