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BK56 UVO

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,182 mi
Last recorded186,182 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 186,182 miles

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

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 173,555 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front & rear - Exhaust system corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres inner edgewear noted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 173,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front & rear - Exhaust system corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs uneven wear/lip

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs heavily lipped

Pass 3 Dec 2020 161,208 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear mounts broken, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 138,930 miles

coolant level low

Fail 25 Jun 2019 138,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant level low

Pass 22 May 2018 120,839 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 104,070 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 87,197 miles

Front tyres wearing off on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,201 miles

Screen chipped but not in drivers view of road

Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,790 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 57,691 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,691 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,404 miles

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

Nearside rear brake backing plate bent.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Slight moisture ingress in to nearside headlamp

Slight moisture ingress in to offside headlamp

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,753 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 24,060 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,060 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 UVO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UVO, 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 UVO registered?

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

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