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BJ56 ZRX

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,840 mi
Last recorded149,840 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 ZRX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 149,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper slightly loose

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 149,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper slightly loose

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 139,952 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 130,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 125,520 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 120,030 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 114,979 miles

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

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

Rear unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

not able to fully examine shockers for leakage due to wet conditions

Pass 13 Jan 2018 106,264 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,765 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 97,765 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

ADVISE N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE

ADVISE TRACKING CHECK DUE TO UNEVEN TYRE WEAR

Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,062 miles

ADVISE O/S/F REAR WISHBONE BUSH BADLY PERISHED

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F DROP LINK

Pass 29 Nov 2014 79,964 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,536 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 60,116 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 47,682 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,375 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 38,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,310 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 ZRX is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

BJ56 ZRX is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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