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VX07 BFN

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,045 mi
Last recorded91,045 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX07 BFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 91,045 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,606 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,796 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 72,796 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 70,744 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 70,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,231 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 68,231 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,436 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AGED/CRACKED & SIDEWALLS DAMAGED

FRONT DISCS WORN

Nearside Front TYRE WALL DAMAGED

Fail 25 Sep 2017 66,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

BOTH REAR TYRES AGED/CRACKED & SIDEWALLS DAMAGED

FRONT DISCS WORN

Nearside Front TYRE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 14 Oct 2016 64,432 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front kerb damage on outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre ageing on outer wall and wearing on on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2016 64,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front kerb damage on outer wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre ageing on outer wall and wearing on on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,975 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 60,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,664 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,121 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,485 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,228 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 33,863 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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VX07 BFN is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VX07 BFN, 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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VX07 BFN is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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