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BK57 KKB

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,062 mi
Last recorded178,062 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 178,062 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 178,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 167,720 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 160,200 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 160,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 137,722 miles

Nearside side repeater has damage

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2016 137,722 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside side repeater has damage

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 126,595 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 126,595 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

passenger door does not latch securely closed Boot (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 113,934 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 101,799 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 101,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 89,811 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,924 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 83,672 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 62,329 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,329 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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BK57 KKB is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KKB, 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 KKB is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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