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BJ57 SYP

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,588 mi
Last recorded188,588 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 188,588 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 178,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off BOTH (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 165,193 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 165,193 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 153,013 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 192,695 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete the letter J incorrect (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete the letter J incorrect (6.3.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 140,934 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 140,925 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 130,954 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 129,496 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 119,495 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 113,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust box getting weak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 113,831 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust box getting weak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 97,240 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 97,174 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 97,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,978 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 75,929 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 65,022 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 65,022 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)

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 SYP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SYP, 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 SYP is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 December 2007.

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