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BJ56 ZSF

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,674 mi
Last recorded80,674 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 80,674 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 69,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 59,459 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,412 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 58,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 56,579 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both + offside front tyre has crack.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 55,249 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 55,099 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 55,099 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 53,314 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 50,952 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,070 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 46,829 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,922 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 43,886 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,785 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,348 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,837 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,801 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 ZSF is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZSF, 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

How do I check the history of BJ56 ZSF?

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What year was BJ56 ZSF registered?

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

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