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BK06 UCM

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,133 mi
Last recorded123,133 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 UCM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 123,133 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 121,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 121,792 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 118,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 118,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 116,867 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Mar 2022 116,867 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 May 2021 114,125 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2021 114,125 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 113,010 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 110,713 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 107,808 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 105,333 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 105,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 101,824 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,581 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,918 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,173 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 93,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 89,161 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 82,568 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

oil level on mimimum

Fail 1 Jun 2010 82,568 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil level on mimimum

Pass 26 May 2009 72,443 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,588 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 UCM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK06 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

BK06 UCM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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