MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust has signs of corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
brake discs corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake discs corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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BJ56 ZNL is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 ZNL, 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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BJ56 ZNL is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2007.
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