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BK56 LDY

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

191,055 mi
Last recorded191,055 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 LDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 191,055 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 179,976 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 164,564 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 164,564 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 150,019 miles

Central exhaust slightly crodded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 149,817 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 137,541 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 117,227 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 103,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 103,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 99,767 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,971 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 81,664 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 5 May 2010 64,552 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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 LDY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LDY, 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 LDY registered?

BK56 LDY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is BK56 LDY safe to buy?

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