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DA56 BXF

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,308 mi
Last recorded92,308 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 BXF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 92,308 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 92,308 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 82,632 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 81,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to crack

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2017 80,081 miles

Nearside mirror glass mirror

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,507 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 77,507 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,421 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner shoulders cracking in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,255 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 69,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,495 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to nearside rear ligth cluster

Fail 26 Mar 2012 57,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

slight damage to nearside rear ligth cluster

Fail 1 Feb 2011 46,220 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,220 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 32,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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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DA56 BXF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA56 BXF, 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 DA56 BXF registered?

DA56 BXF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is DA56 BXF safe to buy?

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