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BN07 YDZ

2007 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,599 mi
Last recorded93,599 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 YDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 93,599 miles

Front Exhaust front pipe bracket snapped

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,680 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 91,908 miles

slight play two front wish bone bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2018 90,677 miles

Rear exhaust rubber missing but still suported

heat shild insure

Fail 4 Oct 2018 90,674 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust rubber missing but still suported

heat shild insure

Pass 3 Aug 2017 88,942 miles

eml on

Fail 3 Aug 2017 88,833 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

eml on

Pass 4 Aug 2016 86,448 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Front brakes show slight fluctuation

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear rear brake discs lipped and corroding

misting of oil on gearbox

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes starting to crack/perish

traction control/ anti skid light on

Fail 4 Aug 2016 86,448 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Front brakes show slight fluctuation

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear rear brake discs lipped and corroding

engine light on

misting of oil on gearbox

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes starting to crack/perish

traction control/ anti skid light on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,401 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 83,346 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,538 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,240 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 92,250 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,489 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 YDZ is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 BN07 YDZ, 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 YDZ registered?

BN07 YDZ is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 April 2007.

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