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BJ56 ZNW

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,081 mi
Last recorded74,081 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 74,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 71,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 67,740 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 63,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 63,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 60,061 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 56,714 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 53,332 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,871 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,280 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,935 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,050 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,153 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,194 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,552 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,443 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,835 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 ZNW 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 ZNW, 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 ZNW registered?

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

Is BJ56 ZNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ56 ZNW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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