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BN57 NFR

2007 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,340 mi
Last recorded185,340 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 NFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 185,340 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 185,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Engine and sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 175,988 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 175,876 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 166,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 155,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 147,242 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 147,242 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 128,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 110,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front coil springs corroded

nails in o/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2013 110,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front coil springs corroded

nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 May 2012 87,085 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 87,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,667 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,103 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 NFR is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NFR, 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 NFR registered?

BN57 NFR is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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