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BK56 LCV

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,922 mi
Last recorded120,922 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 LCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 120,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 116,449 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to go cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 110,797 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 107,047 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 103,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 103,214 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 103,214 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 101,880 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 99,470 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,460 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 75,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 72,848 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,222 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,522 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 61,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 56,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,247 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 45,701 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 LCV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BK56 LCV, 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 LCV registered?

BK56 LCV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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