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BL56 FCN

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,940 mi
Last recorded56,940 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 FCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 56,940 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 56,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,092 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,191 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,255 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,420 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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BL56 FCN is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL56 FCN, 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 BL56 FCN registered?

BL56 FCN is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2007.

Is BL56 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL56 FCN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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