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BN07 FML

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,260 mi
Last recorded114,260 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 114,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule protective sleeve splitting and starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 114,258 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Manual adjuster in headlight inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule protective sleeve splitting and starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 108,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule protective sleeve splitting and starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 108,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule protective sleeve splitting and starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 103,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule protective sleeve splitting and starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 103,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule protective sleeve splitting and starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 100,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule protective sleeve splitting and starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2021 100,089 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush worn and excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded protective sleeve split and corroded underneath (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule protective sleeve splitting and starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 98,641 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass

Fail 21 May 2020 98,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing mirror glass

Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,921 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,428 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 85,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,083 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,200 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 4 May 2015 67,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 May 2015 67,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 59,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,981 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,502 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 52,502 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,231 miles

front tyres low on tread (3mm) and wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,352 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 FML is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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