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BN06 UCF

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,022 mi
Last recorded119,022 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 UCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 119,022 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 118,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 108,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 108,143 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 101,713 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,882 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,477 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 74,645 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 54,740 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 54,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 UCF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UCF, 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 BN06 UCF registered?

BN06 UCF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is BN06 UCF safe to buy?

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