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BT56 GXP

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,438 mi
Last recorded128,438 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 GXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 128,438 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 120,134 miles

Corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge and approaching legal tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge and approaching legal tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 120,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge and approaching legal tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge and approaching legal tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 114,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

corrosion to centre exhaust section

Pass 17 Nov 2021 106,833 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advance uneven wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 99,833 miles

corrosion in general to exhaust

Fail 23 Nov 2020 99,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

corrosion in general to exhaust

Pass 27 Nov 2019 92,404 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin

Pass 6 Nov 2018 85,392 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 85,392 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 80,610 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 75,546 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,887 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 57,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,948 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 30,690 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 25,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 25,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 21,089 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 16,894 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 12,704 miles

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

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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BT56 GXP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT56 GXP, 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 BT56 GXP registered?

BT56 GXP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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