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BN57 HSC

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,381 mi
Last recorded173,381 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 HSC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 173,381 miles

Front Lower panel corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 173,381 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower panel corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 165,895 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 165,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 153,554 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is bald inner edge

both front tyres are wearing the edges

Fail 30 Jul 2018 153,534 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (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))

Offside Rear tyre is bald inner edge

both front tyres are wearing the edges

Pass 28 Jul 2017 136,536 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2016 121,870 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 121,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,300 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 27 Sep 2014 88,026 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 68,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2013 68,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,290 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 52,448 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,911 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 HSC is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

BN57 HSC is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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