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BJ56 ZNO

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,596 mi
Last recorded114,596 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2024 114,596 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating brake pedal sinks under pressure (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke co excessively high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 112,907 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 112,907 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 101,812 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 80,211 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,618 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 75,618 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 73,805 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,569 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,561 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 66,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,744 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 24 May 2012 55,151 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 55,151 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,962 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,170 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 ZNO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZNO, 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 ZNO registered?

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

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