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BJ56 ZNN

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

178,828 mi
Last recorded178,828 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 178,828 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills slightly corroded and partially covered by trims (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 178,827 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking Servo pipe split in two places (1.1.3 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills slightly corroded and partially covered by trims (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 176,317 miles

Corrosion to underbody

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 176,316 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion to underbody

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 172,067 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 168,226 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 168,222 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 166,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 166,489 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 163,587 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 162,980 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 159,769 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

slight smear front wipers

Fail 28 Apr 2019 159,768 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

slight smear front wipers

Pass 19 Apr 2018 155,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 152,164 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 144,853 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 133,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

various brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2014 112,889 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded & worn

slight smear from wipers

Fail 20 Apr 2014 112,888 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

front brake disc inner faces corroded & worn

slight smear from wipers

Pass 10 Apr 2013 90,041 miles

slight wear in front antirol bar drop links

slight wear to front brake discs

slight wear to rear brake discs

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,489 miles

sills coverd by plastic trims

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 4 May 2011 47,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted

front pads worn low

front wipers smearing

n/s/f tyre on 2mm, o/s/f on 3mm, n/s/r on 2mm, o/s/r on 3mm

rear coil springs obscured

rear pads look low

rear tyres worn unevenly

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 5 May 2010 40,669 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 ZNN is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZNN, 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 ZNN is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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