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BN57 HSK

2007 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,091 mi
Last recorded178,091 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 HSK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 178,091 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users SLIGHT - ( FUMES / VAPOUR ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases - ( BAFFLES - FRONT FLEX DOWN PIPE / MESH - PREVIOUS REPAIR SPLIT ) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WORN / DETERIORATED / CRACKED / MOVEMENT / CORRODED - ( NEARSIDE SLIGHT ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn HIGH RESERVE TRAVEL - ( NEARSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE GRABBING ) (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded WORN - ( CORRODED MOUNTING AREAS ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened - ( SUSPENSION COMPONENT BUSHES WORN / CRACKE / MOVEMENT - SLIGHT ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 177,443 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 170,895 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 161,229 miles

Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 161,229 miles

Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 151,308 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 May 2018 151,308 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2017 141,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 130,074 miles

oil leak

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

Pass 12 May 2015 120,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 109,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Heat Shield Corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 103,477 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 103,477 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 86,890 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 86,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 74,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 83,273 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 HSK is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 BN57 HSK, 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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BN57 HSK is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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