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WL57 BNB

2007 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,411 mi
Last recorded62,411 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 BNB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 62,411 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 54,418 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 47,576 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 38,691 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2022 31,309 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack arear (2.1.5 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2021 27,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 27,486 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 26,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 25,456 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 21,950 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 20,267 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish due to age.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 18,073 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 16,522 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 15,109 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 15,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 14,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 13,305 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 12,663 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 10,387 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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WL57 BNB is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WL57 BNB, 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 WL57 BNB registered?

WL57 BNB is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2007.

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