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BJ56 UHT

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

122,767 mi
Last recorded122,767 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 UHT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 122,767 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 118,546 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 113,063 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 105,596 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 99,780 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 87,036 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 80,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 72,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 61,034 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 30 Nov 2015 52,745 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 50,269 miles

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

Tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,507 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 45,429 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,498 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,599 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,705 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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BJ56 UHT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

BJ56 UHT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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