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BN57 NGG

2007 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,232 mi
Last recorded138,232 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 NGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 138,232 miles

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Front tyres worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Head light lens damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 12 Oct 2019 138,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Front tyres worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Head light lens damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 6 Oct 2018 123,488 miles

Exhaust box corroded and heat shield loose.

Offside Front Headlight aim is at lower limit.

Rear tyres wearing low.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2017 110,687 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 110,589 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 101,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2015 96,188 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

front brakes noisey

Fail 10 Oct 2015 96,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/5017 93W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust deteriorating

front brakes noisey

Pass 18 Oct 2014 87,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 87,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 81,953 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear ex box corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2013 81,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear ex box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 77,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,770 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 70,770 miles

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

Nearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,428 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)

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

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 NGG is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN57 NGG registered?

BN57 NGG is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 October 2007.

Is BN57 NGG safe to buy?

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