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BK57 KJU

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

168,821 mi
Last recorded168,821 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 KJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 168,821 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 168,819 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 168,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 160,914 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 144,576 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 133,014 miles

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))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 133,014 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2019 117,164 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 111,618 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 111,614 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 101,015 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 101,011 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 90,225 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 90,225 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 19 Jan 2015 78,661 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,706 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 54,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,443 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,425 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,544 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,142 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 32,142 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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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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