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BK56 LDC

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,872 mi
Last recorded61,872 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 61,872 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 56,632 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,759 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 46,514 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 46,486 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,777 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 42,777 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,295 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 39,295 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,625 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 35,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,668 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,630 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 LDC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

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

Is BK56 LDC safe to buy?

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