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BN57 MFK

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,883 mi
Last recorded49,883 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 MFK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 49,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 49,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 45,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 - 2.5MM Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge - 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 - 3.1MM Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 41,713 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 41,713 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 36,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 36,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 31,529 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 28,610 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 22,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 22,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 16,064 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 11,131 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 10,939 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 10,225 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2015 10,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2014 9,606 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 8,706 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2012 7,127 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 5,762 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 4,672 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 MFK is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BN57 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

BN57 MFK is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is BN57 MFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 MFK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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