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BL56 NPA

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,718 mi
Last recorded138,718 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 NPA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 138,718 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 132,387 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 123,370 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 119,831 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 118,077 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 116,245 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

advisory exhaust mounting broken off exhaust

advisory rear brake application is uneven

Pass 23 Apr 2019 113,636 miles

advisory exhaust mounting broken off exhaust

Pass 24 Apr 2018 111,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advisory exhaust mounting broken off exhaust rear

Fail 24 Apr 2018 111,488 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front outer sidewall on 2mm (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advisory exhaust mounting broken off exhaust rear

Pass 14 Feb 2017 110,136 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe hanger broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre punctured

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 110,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component noisy on lock to lock (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust tailpipe hanger broken

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,223 miles

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,495 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 79,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 79,505 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 68,371 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,827 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 47,720 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,753 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 NPA is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NPA, 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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BL56 NPA is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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