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BG56 LJE

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,830 mi
Last recorded121,830 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 LJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2023 121,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Expansion Bottle ()

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 106,761 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 103,157 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 101,342 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,598 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has a pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 94,691 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2018 94,691 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2017 90,186 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge n/s o/s

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2017 90,186 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s o/s (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge n/s o/s

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,976 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,151 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,022 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,894 miles

O/S N/S front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,413 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 46,502 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 46,477 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,698 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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BG56 LJE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,190 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 BG56 LJE, 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 20 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG56 LJE registered?

BG56 LJE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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