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BN57 HPP

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,999 mi
Last recorded136,999 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 HPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 136,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 127,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 119,292 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jun 2021 119,292 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 114,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(scalloping (wearing in waves)) on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,211 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 109,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt detached or broken (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 102,768 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 102,768 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 102,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,418 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper side light not working

Offside dip beam, slightly dim and poor pattern. suspect bulb incorrectly fitted

Oil leak ()

boot difficult to open

Fail 7 Jun 2017 90,418 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper side light not working

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

Offside dip beam, slightly dim and poor pattern. suspect bulb incorrectly fitted

Oil leak ()

boot difficult to open

Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,044 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tread

nail in both rear tyres

Fail 1 Jun 2016 74,044 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tread

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 27 May 2015 57,992 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 57,992 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 42,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2014 42,747 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 27,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,390 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Jun 2011 3,607 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 3,507 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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BN57 HPP is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BN57 HPP, 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 BN57 HPP registered?

BN57 HPP is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is BN57 HPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 HPP shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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