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BL56 TUO

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,027 mi
Last recorded120,027 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 TUO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 120,027 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and OSR corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 116,956 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,771 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens damaged, not sharp and pattern correct.

Nearside Front Inner CV boot slightly perished at clip.

Nearside Front Small oil around inner rack boot.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and tread perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 111,134 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens damaged, not sharp and pattern correct.

Nearside Front Inner CV boot slightly perished at clip.

Nearside Front Small oil around inner rack boot.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and tread perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 102,530 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,058 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Stone chips in window screen

Pass 3 May 2016 90,796 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 82,921 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 82,921 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 72,525 miles

front discs corroding on inner surface

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2013 63,476 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil level low

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,476 miles

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

engine oil level low

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 52,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 40,036 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 27,512 miles

Offside Front 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 TUO is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TUO, 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 TUO registered?

BL56 TUO is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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