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BP55 VVM

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,601 mi
Last recorded189,601 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 VVM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 189,601 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 173,521 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 155,375 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 142,739 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 134,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 134,841 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 126,856 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 126,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 117,705 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 111,006 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 111,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

off side tyre flat

Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,311 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 92,867 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 92,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,073 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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BP55 VVM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BP55 VVM, 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 BP55 VVM registered?

BP55 VVM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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