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BN07 FNU

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

235,175 mi
Last recorded235,175 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 FNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 235,175 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot showings signs of grease on outer part of boot

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and tyre wearing low on tread

Nearside Rear anti roll bar drop link bar slight movement

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2020 235,175 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot showings signs of grease on outer part of boot

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and tyre wearing low on tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar drop link bar slight movement

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 218,826 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded Hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 201,867 miles

oil leaks

rear exhaust tail pipe broken off bracket

Pass 10 Jul 2017 181,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 162,173 miles

Rear Exhaust Silencer Hanger Deteriorated/Corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 139,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 116,965 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,720 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 99,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 93,693 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 93,693 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 78,378 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,060 miles

message on info diplay "anti skid service required"

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

some wear to discs

Fail 22 Mar 2010 52,174 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,174 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 51,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 FNU is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FNU, 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 BN07 FNU registered?

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

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