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BL56 NPE

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,047 mi
Last recorded144,047 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 144,047 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 132,904 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Apr 2025 132,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2024 122,982 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 122,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 114,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 114,756 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached link broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 105,589 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 105,586 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 99,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic covering over brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 93,682 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,906 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,886 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 74,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 68,369 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,311 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 63,486 miles

nail in osf tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,883 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,671 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 57,671 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,988 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,863 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,273 miles

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)

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 NPE is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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