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BK07 LKP

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,440 mi
Last recorded173,440 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 LKP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 173,440 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 168,613 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 168,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 164,014 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres between tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 161,842 miles

Front Brake Disc Backing Plates Severely Corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Outer rear light unit lens damaged, no white light from rear

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 161,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake Disc Backing Plates Severely Corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Outer rear light unit lens damaged, no white light from rear

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 156,398 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 149,003 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 143,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 143,857 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 139,525 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 137,614 miles

front/ rear brake discs has some corrosion

hand brake requires adjustment or repair /o/s/rear/

o/s/rear hand brake lower

Pass 7 Mar 2015 133,937 miles

Boot can not be opened by factory switch

Fail 7 Mar 2015 133,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Boot can not be opened by factory switch

Pass 21 Mar 2014 128,995 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 128,907 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 124,170 miles

exhaust/rusting.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 114,495 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 103,489 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,399 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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BK07 LKP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK07 LKP, 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

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What year was BK07 LKP registered?

BK07 LKP is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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