MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear exhaust clamp snapped (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
brake pipes have been painted
fluid all over power-steering rack
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
backbox exhaust clamp has been modified
both rear tyres wearing on edges---225/40/18
brake pedal rubber has wear
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 FYP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FYP, 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 FYP registered?
BL56 FYP is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 January 2007.
Is BL56 FYP safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL56 FYP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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