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BJ56 PXY

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,826 mi
Last recorded82,826 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 PXY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 82,826 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 78,301 miles

vehicle has engine and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 78,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

vehicle has engine and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 29 Nov 2017 74,017 miles

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

vehicle has sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 67,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,541 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 56,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 57,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 57,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 51,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 38,911 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 38,911 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 28,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 20,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted at nearside rear

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

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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BJ56 PXY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BJ56 PXY, 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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BJ56 PXY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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