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BL56 FDA

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,039 mi
Last recorded137,039 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 FDA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 137,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 137,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 133,873 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 119,879 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 118,041 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 116,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 105,379 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 105,379 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2018 101,675 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2018 101,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,377 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 90,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 90,782 miles

Centre Front Side repeater not working ON MIRROR (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure FROM INNER PLY (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,453 miles

nearside non obligatory glass missing

Fail 10 Jun 2015 78,399 miles

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

nearside non obligatory mirror glass missing

Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 58,158 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2013 58,158 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 50,981 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,330 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FDA is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL56 FDA, 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 BL56 FDA registered?

BL56 FDA is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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