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BL56 FYP

2007 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,338 mi
Last recorded144,338 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 FYP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 144,338 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 139,503 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 133,767 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 133,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 127,478 miles

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)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 127,478 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 123,670 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 123,669 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 119,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 115,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2013 115,474 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)

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 110,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2011 104,612 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 95,342 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 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.

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