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BJ56 ZSP

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,923 mi
Last recorded130,923 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 130,923 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 130,923 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 130,875 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 120,877 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 115,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 107,462 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 107,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 98,635 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 90,231 miles

Oil leak at rear of engine ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,472 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,850 miles

engine leaking oil

Pass 31 Dec 2013 68,119 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 68,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 61,024 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,015 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 41,815 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,288 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 ZSP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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