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BL07 KLU

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,159 mi
Last recorded139,159 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 KLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 139,159 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 134,122 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 132,015 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 127,496 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 121,376 miles

Centre section of exhaust deterioated

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, rears (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 121,373 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to other failure items, could potentially cause more damage (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre section of exhaust deterioated

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 114,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear spec bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

rear- centre exhaust box badly deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2016 114,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear spec bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

rear- centre exhaust box badly deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2015 107,302 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear spec bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

exhaust rear box badly deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 107,300 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear spec bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

exhaust rear box badly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 100,210 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 100,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 92,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermittent boot lock fault

Pass 20 Nov 2013 92,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermittent boot lock fault

Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,053 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 61,062 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,566 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,413 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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BL07 KLU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BL07 KLU, 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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BL07 KLU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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