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BK56 LCX

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,643 mi
Last recorded82,643 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,643 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 26 Sep 2015 73,690 miles

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

front wipers judder and o/s splitting-clearing okay at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,000 miles

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

nsf tyre uneven tyre wear

Fail 29 Sep 2014 66,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nsf tyre uneven tyre wear

Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,220 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 51,944 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,725 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,474 miles

limited check to nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,572 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 LCX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK56 LCX registered?

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

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