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BJ56 ZPR

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,592 mi
Last recorded115,592 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 115,592 miles

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))

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

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

under body corroded

Fail 18 May 2026 115,548 miles

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

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))

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 122,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front oil leaking from Steering box

under the car suspension area corroded .

Fail 19 May 2025 112,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front oil leaking from Steering box

under the car suspension area corroded .

Pass 20 May 2024 109,955 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 107,563 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower General signs of under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from transmission area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 106,662 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 106,662 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 102,274 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 91,207 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 80,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,309 miles

EML on

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,832 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,944 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,042 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,863 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,293 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,468 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 48,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,024 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,017 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 ZPR 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 81%.

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 ZPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ56 ZPR registered?

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

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