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BK06 UBH

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,382 mi
Last recorded126,382 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 UBH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 126,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface rust underneath body

Pass 12 Nov 2020 119,099 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 119,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 118,936 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Handbrake requires adjustment

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 110,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 101,228 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 101,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,672 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Slight ()

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 91,671 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Slight ()

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,710 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 81,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 64,684 miles

front brake discs worn low

offside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

Fail 9 May 2014 64,684 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn low

offside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,828 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,360 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 16 Nov 2011 55,318 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on in side edges

Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,869 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 42,869 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 31,785 miles

Offside 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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BK06 UBH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK06 UBH, 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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BK06 UBH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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