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BN06 UCO

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

12,663 mi
Last recorded12,663 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 UCO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 12,663 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 12,663 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv boot clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 121,465 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 121,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 115,658 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 115,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,893 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,561 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 91,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 71,992 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 58,722 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,799 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 44,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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 UCO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?

BN06 UCO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is BN06 UCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 UCO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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