MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear suspension rusty
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear suspension rusty
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre perished
Exhaust mounting defective Mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Strut (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Strut (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
slight wear on front brake discs
under trays fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
slight wear on front brake discs
under trays fitted
slight corrosion on exhaust system
under trays fitted
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs have slight wear
slight corrosion on exhaust system
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre on 3mm
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front wheels require tracking
nearside front tyre on 3mm
slight travel on handbrake
slight wear on front brake discs
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)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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BK57 KJU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 BK57 KJU, 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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BK57 KJU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2007.
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