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BJ56 ZNF

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,548 mi
Last recorded165,548 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 165,548 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 162,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 161,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 158,068 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 153,581 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 153,581 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 148,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 142,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 142,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 128,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 108,248 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Aug 2016 101,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,881 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 87,881 miles

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

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

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

NSR brake caliper looks slightly damp

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,479 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 77,479 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,979 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 67,979 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades deteriorating,recommend replacement

Fail 7 Sep 2012 54,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades deteriorating,recommend replacement

Pass 21 May 2011 43,298 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 43,298 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 May 2010 34,478 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 ZNF is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZNF, 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 ZNF registered?

BJ56 ZNF is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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