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BL56 FDK

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,279 mi
Last recorded114,279 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 114,279 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 114,279 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 109,027 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 108,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 103,328 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 103,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 92,534 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 92,402 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 81,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,187 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 70,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,156 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,670 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven and close to limit

Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,556 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 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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