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BK56 PVO

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,124 mi
Last recorded160,124 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 PVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 160,124 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 156,750 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 154,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 132,774 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 132,771 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 109,817 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 86,634 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 63,287 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,290 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and starting to go out of shape

Fail 15 Sep 2009 59,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and starting to go out of shape

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 PVO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PVO, 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 PVO registered?

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

Is BK56 PVO safe to buy?

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Does BK56 PVO have outstanding finance?

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