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BN07 BBU

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,535 mi
Last recorded163,535 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 BBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 163,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre has flatspot

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre has cut in inside sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2016 163,409 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre has flatspot

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre has cut in inside sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2014 138,241 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 138,241 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 124,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres low on tread and wear to inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2013 124,273 miles

both rear tyres low on tread and wear to inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2012 117,506 miles

n/s/f headlamp slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre wall starting to split

Pass 6 Oct 2011 110,982 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 110,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 102,359 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 102,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,184 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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BN07 BBU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BN07 BBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN07 BBU registered?

BN07 BBU is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2007.

Is BN07 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 BBU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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