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BK57 LLM

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,285 mi
Last recorded132,285 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 LLM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 132,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear ) ( Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 14 Jun 2024 132,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear ) ( Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 129,800 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 128,520 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 128,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 125,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 123,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 122,095 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2019 122,085 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2018 118,397 miles

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

exhaust box corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2018 118,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust box corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2016 109,882 miles

leak on front flexi exhaust pipe and centre exhaust box corroded

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Nov 2016 109,882 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

leak on front flexi exhaust pipe and centre exhaust box corroded

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2015 103,303 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 103,303 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 95,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 95,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 89,324 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 89,305 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,419 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 58,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,298 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 LLM is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 LLM, 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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What year was BK57 LLM registered?

BK57 LLM is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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