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BJ56 ZNY

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,769 mi
Last recorded90,769 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 90,769 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 90,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 86,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 85,125 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Jul 2020 84,445 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 84,442 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,645 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 80,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 76,311 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 76,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,875 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 70,871 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,442 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 66,442 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,192 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 61,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,969 miles

o/s/f tyre edge wear

Fail 9 Jul 2014 57,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre edge wear

Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,264 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,305 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,876 miles

o/s/f tyre edge wear

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,382 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low and distored

o/s/r tyre slightly distored

Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,589 miles

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

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 ZNY 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 65.2%.

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 ZNY, 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 ZNY registered?

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

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