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VA57 BVR

2007 Volvo S40

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,361 mi
Last recorded131,361 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 BVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 131,361 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 131,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 124,852 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 117,660 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 110,636 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 99,247 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 99,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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VA57 BVR is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA57 BVR, 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 VA57 BVR registered?

VA57 BVR is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is VA57 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 BVR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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