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BK56 UVW

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,868 mi
Last recorded191,868 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 191,868 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 173,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2018 173,822 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge slightly Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge slightly Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 148,332 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 124,903 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 124,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm thickness (3.5.1g)

Rear Both rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2015 103,348 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 89,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 75,720 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)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 75,720 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 23 Oct 2012 63,263 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,988 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,724 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,659 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 UVW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

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

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