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BJ56 ZKM

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

128,594 mi
Last recorded128,594 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 ZKM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 128,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 123,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to crack on reads

Pass 8 Jan 2024 119,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 114,731 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 109,941 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,100 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 101,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 96,394 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 91,018 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 85,429 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,658 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 72,119 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,420 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,493 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,401 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 48,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,780 miles

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

Rear 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
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BJ56 ZKM is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ZKM, 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 ZKM registered?

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

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