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BN07 FHB

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,001 mi
Last recorded163,001 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 FHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 163,001 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

UBCC

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2023 156,286 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 149,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 143,603 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil low

Pass 23 Oct 2020 132,260 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 132,260 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 121,159 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded/past flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 121,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded/past flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 109,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 109,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 103,317 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 103,317 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 95,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

battery cover

Fail 1 Oct 2016 95,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

battery cover

Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,037 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 85,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,780 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 70,770 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,337 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Tyre size 205/55x16W.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,454 miles

Hi-level Brake light not working..

Offside rear tyre is close to the legal limit.Tyre size 205/55x16W.

Rear Brake pads wearing thin.

Rear indicator bulbs colour fading.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,728 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 39,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,368 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 36,368 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 FHB is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FHB, 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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BN07 FHB is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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