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BN56 CLO

2006 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,121 mi
Last recorded77,121 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 CLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 77,121 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 76,906 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 73,517 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 71,627 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 70,870 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,668 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 68,109 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 68,109 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,380 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,241 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 59,169 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 59,169 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,078 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,030 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,908 miles

offside rear tyre smooth inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2014 44,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre smooth inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,270 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,740 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,577 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,937 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,575 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 CLO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CLO, 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

How do I check the history of BN56 CLO?

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What year was BN56 CLO registered?

BN56 CLO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 October 2006.

Is BN56 CLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 CLO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN56 CLO have outstanding finance?

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