CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ56 ZKD

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,141 mi
Last recorded99,141 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 99,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 89,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 78,902 miles

light corrosion under vehicle through out

Pass 5 Dec 2022 78,884 miles

slight oil leak (gearbox area)

under tray slightly insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2021 78,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear cracking in between tread pattern

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack and fluid level low (2.1.5 (a))

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

both rear brakes look like they have been binding (disc's red)

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2021 78,639 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear cracking in between tread pattern

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack and fluid level low (2.1.5 (a))

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

both rear brakes look like they have been binding (disc's red)

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2020 79,145 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Marker lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 77,091 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Marker lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

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

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

Unable to gain access to boot

Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,349 miles

both front shockers have slight misting of oil

poss gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2017 72,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre 2mm outer edge 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,001 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,671 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,797 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 57,797 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,217 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,178 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 44,197 miles

STRONG ADVISORY:OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM IN PARTS OF TREAD(205/55wr16)

official stickers in wndscreen

offside headlight on minimum limit

Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,561 miles

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

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ56 ZKD is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZKD, 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

How do I check the history of BJ56 ZKD?

You can check the full history of BJ56 ZKD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ56 ZKD registered?

BJ56 ZKD is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 January 2007.

Is BJ56 ZKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ56 ZKD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ56 ZKD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ56 ZKD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.