MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,279 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear light cracked
power steering service message on dash power steering working
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn uneven (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear light cracked
power steering service message on dash power steering working
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn uneven (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Oil leak power steering fluid but no visible signs of leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear coil springs slightly corroded
both rear shock absorber gaiters bump stops deteriorated
rear indicator bulbs faded
under trays fitted
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Oil leak power steering fluid but no visible signs of leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear coil springs slightly corroded
battery light on
both rear shock absorber gaiters bump stops deteriorated
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clicking noise from underside when handbrake operated
rear tyres wearing uneven and wavey in tread
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clicking noise from underside when handbrake operated
rear tyres wearing uneven and wavey in tread
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres wearing uneven
traction control light on
wiper blades deterioating
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear tyre worn uneven and close to limit
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL56 FDK is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 FDK, 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 FDK registered?
BL56 FDK is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 2007.
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