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BJ57 FWF

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

210,376 mi
Last recorded210,376 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 FWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 210,376 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 210,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 203,997 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 196,340 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 189,468 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 182,461 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 174,833 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 174,696 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 174,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 165,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside front inner tie rod

Fail 8 Nov 2018 164,573 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inoperative possibly adjust with headlight removed (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside front inner tie rod

Pass 21 Nov 2017 150,740 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 150,736 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 138,971 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2016 138,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2015 125,759 miles

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

puncture in nsr tyre

service light illumunated

Fail 14 Nov 2015 125,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

puncture in nsr tyre

service light illumunated

Pass 6 Nov 2014 111,645 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 100,000 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 99,584 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,261 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,206 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,673 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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BJ57 FWF is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ57 FWF, 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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BJ57 FWF is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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