MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,091 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
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)
oil leak
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust Heat Shield Corroding.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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