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BN56 OCH

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,416 mi
Last recorded163,416 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 OCH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2025 163,416 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected fuse board (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2024 160,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 160,198 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 145,206 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 143,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 136,199 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 118,356 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 111,426 miles

all brake dsics worn, springs corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 101,906 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,064 miles

slight play o/s/f

Fail 1 Jun 2016 91,047 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating flashing (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

slight play o/s/f

Pass 1 Jun 2015 76,969 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 May 2015 76,968 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2014 64,500 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,682 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,469 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,181 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,917 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 36,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,986 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 29,467 miles

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

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 OCH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN56 OCH, 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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BN56 OCH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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