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BN56 CKY

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,420 mi
Last recorded131,420 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 CKY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 131,420 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear brake calliper anti rattle springs missing

exhaust heatshields loose

Fail 15 Feb 2022 131,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear brake calliper anti rattle springs missing

exhaust heatshields loose

Pass 22 Jan 2021 116,530 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2021 116,525 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted disc's too small incorrect ones fitted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2020 103,492 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,550 miles

Front 205/50/17 both unevenly worn on inner edges

Nearside Inner c.v gaiter deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2017 98,052 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,223 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,678 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,938 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,698 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 51,698 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,348 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,590 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,273 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,599 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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BN56 CKY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN56 CKY, 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 BN56 CKY registered?

BN56 CKY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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