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BJ56 PYH

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

186,106 mi
Last recorded186,106 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 PYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 186,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 162,452 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 158,186 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 141,547 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 120,065 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 120,065 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 112,773 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 103,274 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 96,006 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 87,674 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,187 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode. Offside front tyre close to limit.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 65,674 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 65,674 miles

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

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

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

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 PYH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ56 PYH, 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 BJ56 PYH registered?

BJ56 PYH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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