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BK56 PWY

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,564 mi
Last recorded177,564 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 PWY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 177,564 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 173,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 169,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 164,952 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Oct 2012 151,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 130,887 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 130,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 22 Dec 2010 108,189 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 108,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 74,810 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front headlight appears low and slightly dim

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2009 74,810 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Offside front headlight appears low and slightly dim

Stone chip in windscreen

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 PWY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PWY, 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 PWY registered?

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

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