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BP56 XJE

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,242 mi
Last recorded130,242 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP56 XJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 130,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 130,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 127,530 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 118,393 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 108,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 99,665 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 90,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 75,999 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,889 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,937 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 46,937 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,010 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,941 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 23,789 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 23,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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BP56 XJE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BP56 XJE, 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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BP56 XJE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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