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BK56 FCA

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

30,286 mi
Last recorded30,286 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 FCA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 30,286 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 30,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2024 29,748 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 29,746 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 29,223 miles

Offside Rear lens slightly damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2022 28,754 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 28,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 28,364 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 28,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 27,973 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 27,970 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 27,527 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 26,963 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 26,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 26,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 25,794 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 25,055 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 25,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,423 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,445 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 22,465 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 20,237 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 15,907 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 20 Oct 2009 11,877 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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BK56 FCA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BK56 FCA, 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 BK56 FCA registered?

BK56 FCA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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