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BP55 VVZ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,136 mi
Last recorded137,136 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 VVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 137,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 136,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 133,410 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 126,085 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 120,611 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 120,611 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 115,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hand brake reading slightly low

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 115,081 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Hand brake reading slightly low

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 108,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 23 Nov 2020 108,116 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Oct 2019 99,200 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,096 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 81,377 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 78,159 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,329 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,750 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,962 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,320 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 57,741 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front wiperblade starting to smear.

tread bobbley,both rear tyres inner edge.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,121 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 52,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,851 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,266 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 VVZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BP55 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

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

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