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BN06 UCA

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,962 mi
Last recorded163,962 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 UCA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 163,962 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 163,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 160,563 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw) inner tyre tread ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 160,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw) inner tyre tread ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 139,316 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 129,291 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 126,689 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges tyres still legal

sills not checked due to sill covers

Fail 4 Mar 2017 126,689 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges tyres still legal

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 22 Mar 2016 117,380 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES WEARING/DETERIORATING - ADVISE ATTENTION

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 117,378 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

front brake binding NEARSIDE (3.7.B.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,768 miles

both front suspension arms rear mounting bushes deteriorating

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 93,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre has a cut on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2014 93,476 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 86,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 81,632 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 75,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,487 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2009 49,722 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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BN06 UCA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BN06 UCA, 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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BN06 UCA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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