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BN56 WHS

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,584 mi
Last recorded143,584 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 WHS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 143,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 143,488 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 137,879 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 137,877 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 132,501 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 132,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 124,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 124,763 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 117,318 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,401 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 108,401 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 99,301 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 99,301 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 89,893 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 3 May 2016 89,893 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 2 May 2015 79,920 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 79,920 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,032 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,163 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 64,163 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 38,410 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 35,678 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,136 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,367 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 WHS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN56 WHS, 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 WHS registered?

BN56 WHS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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