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BK06 UCG

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,673 mi
Last recorded94,673 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 UCG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 94,673 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

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

Rear coilsprings corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 94,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

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

Rear coilsprings corroded

undertray insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,300 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side's (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side's (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two chip in front screen (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 82,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer sidewall of the tyre 215/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side's (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side's (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two chip in front screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 75,291 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,971 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,971 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,725 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,469 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,951 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 45,113 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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,113 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 24 Mar 2011 37,534 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,644 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,656 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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BK06 UCG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 BK06 UCG, 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 BK06 UCG registered?

BK06 UCG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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