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BL56 FYK

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

201,961 mi
Last recorded201,961 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 FYK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 201,961 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 201,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 190,219 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords 205/55/16

Offside Front headlight aim just within limit

Pass 18 Dec 2019 182,173 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 205/55/16

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light does not work (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 181,971 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 205/55/16

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light does not work (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 170,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlight aim just within limit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm & worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has got a nail in tyre tread ()

Offside Rear reverse light does not work

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 160,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level getting low

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 150,351 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 141,320 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 134,841 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 129,656 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 129,656 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 126,544 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 122,120 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 116,358 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 107,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 107,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FYK is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FYK, 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 FYK registered?

BL56 FYK is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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