MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
camera mounts on screen but not restricting view
exhaust corroding & rear bracket broken
exhaust heat shield insecure
play in osr anti roll bar drop link
rear brake pipes swelling
slight runout on front brakes [rbt]
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
camera mounts on screen but not restricting view
exhaust corroding & rear bracket broken
exhaust heat shield insecure
play in osr anti roll bar drop link
rear brake pipes swelling
slight runout on front brakes [rbt]
engine cover fitted
sill covers fitted
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine covers fitted
sill covers fitted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
sill covers fitted
engine undertray fitted
sill over covers fitted
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)
engine undertray fitted
sill over covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust outer skin corroded
sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust outer skin corroded
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust outer skin corroded
sill covers fitted
near side front tyre has a cut in the side wall not down to the cords
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)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ56 PYS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 PYS, 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 PYS registered?
BJ56 PYS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 October 2006.
Is BJ56 PYS safe to buy?
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