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BJ56 ZRO

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,361 mi
Last recorded116,361 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 ZRO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 116,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 112,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 108,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep from drive flange seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight weep from rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate faded but still legible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 104,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Oil misting around steering rack gaiter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Oil misting around gearbox drive shaft seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 98,487 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight mist of oil around gearbox housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight oil misting around steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 98,487 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight mist of oil around gearbox housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight oil misting around steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,572 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 93,248 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,030 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 89,017 miles

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))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 84,367 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 79,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 73,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 73,562 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 66,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre wearing right on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre wearing right on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,991 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,849 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 50,839 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,489 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 32,983 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,983 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,819 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 ZRO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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