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BK57 LLT

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,518 mi
Last recorded140,518 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 LLT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 140,518 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 137,830 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 137,830 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2024 135,574 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 132,461 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 130,935 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 129,117 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 1 Jul 2019 122,744 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 120,123 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 116,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 112,474 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 109,038 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 104,523 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 104,523 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 100,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,351 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 83,839 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 LLT is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BK57 LLT, 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 BK57 LLT registered?

BK57 LLT is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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