MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN56 OCR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 OCR, 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 OCR registered?
BN56 OCR is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2006.
Is BN56 OCR safe to buy?
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