MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK SLIGHT OIL LEAK (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ENGINE COVER & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
ENGINE COVER & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Offside Front DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK SLIGHT FLUID LEAK (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust system insecure MOUNTAIN (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Offside Front DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK SLIGHT FLUID LEAK (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE & CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE & CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNTAIN (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE & CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE & CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres close to limit
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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BJ56 ZNZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 2007.
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