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BV56 PBZ

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,893 mi
Last recorded97,893 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 PBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 97,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 94,044 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 90,446 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 86,453 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 80,112 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,665 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 77,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front brake caliper retaining clip missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 73,840 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,707 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,905 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,853 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 61,792 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,067 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 52,863 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,250 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,976 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,751 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 40,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,469 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,475 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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BV56 PBZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BV56 PBZ, 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 BV56 PBZ registered?

BV56 PBZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 November 2006.

Is BV56 PBZ safe to buy?

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