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BK56 UVP

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,314 mi
Last recorded100,314 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 100,314 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 94,161 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 91,219 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,449 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,051 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Two marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 77,709 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 72,053 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,809 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 62,848 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking 205 55r16

both rear tyres cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 62,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dim (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres cracking 205 55r16

both rear tyres cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,152 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly dim

Nearside Front Power steering rack slight mist of oil

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak on engine

Power steering fluid low

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 48,801 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

near side head lamp pattern poor

Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,801 miles

near side head lamp pattern poor

Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,893 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyre splitting on outer sidewall

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,515 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,709 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 24,097 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,097 miles

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

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 UVP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

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

Is BK56 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK56 UVP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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